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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >


Management and Support Staff

  • Todd Shea - Meteorologist in Charge
  • Dan Baumgardt - Science and Operations Officer 
  • Michael Kurz - Warning Coordination Meteorologist
  • Eric Bude - Electronics System Analyst
  • Vacant - Administrative Assistant
  • Joe Nettesheim - Information Technology Officer
  • Dan Jones - Observation Program Leader
  • Preston Baker - Electronics Technician
  • Mike Kubik - Electronics Technician
  • Jordan Wendt - Service Hydrologist

Forecasters

  • Alex Ferguson - Senior Forecaster
  • Jeff Makowski - Senior Forecaster
  • Todd Rieck - Senior Forecaster
  • Kevin Skow - Senior Forecaster
  • Cathy Zapotocny - Senior Forecaster
  • Jeff Boyne - Forecaster
  • John Cecava - Forecaster
  • Jonathan Naylor - Forecaster
  • Joseph Ricciotti - Forecaster
  • Elizabeth Sorenson - Forecaster