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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 warming trend will be seen through Friday as a strong storm system develops and moves out of the Plains. The very warm and windy conditions indicates a high fire danger for Friday while strong to severe storms are expected Friday night. Windy and much cooler conditions are expected Saturday.
The first severe weather threat of the season is expected Friday night, as a potent storm system moves across the central U.S. Further details on this risk will be made available in the coming days, so stay tuned! In addition, strong winds are expected Friday and Friday night.