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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 >

Meriwether County Becomes StormReady

Congratulations to Meriwether County that became StormReady recently! The StormReady program helps communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property, before and during an event. Meriwether County was recognized for becoming StormReady during a presentation on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.

StormReady Photo

Pictured above: Jeff Roberson (Fire Chief), Jason Ritter (Meriwether County Emergency Management Director), Ed Westbrook (GEMA Area 4 Field Coordinator), Brin Jones (911 Director), Barry Gooden (Warning Coordination Meteorologist, WFO Peachtree City), J.L. "Whit" Whitlock, Sr. (Vice Chair of County Commission), Bryan Threadgill (Commissioner), Emmitt Clark (Commissioner), Beth Neely (Commissioner).