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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

A Little Later...

10:00 a.m.

You've headed to work or started your day. You remember a few hours later that there was the possibility of a few thunderstorms in the day. You grab your phone, or check the web and see this graphic:

Increased thunderstorm risk for severe story/drill

What's Important?

First, the forecast has not changed. The same severe weather and thunderstorm risk continues.

Thunderstorms have begun developing over Mexico which the office believes will move east and possibly into deep South Texas.

It is important to remember however that in the right conditions very dangerous thunderstorms can develop from clear skies, or a few puffy cumulus clouds. Just because thunderstorms haven't developed yet, doesn't mean they can't or won't.

What do you do now?

Be sure to stay aware and alert. Check back before the storms are scheduled to arrive (between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.)

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