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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 >

Dry conditions expected to continue across the region to end the weekend and to start the new work week. Sunday will bring variable sky cover, with strong northwest winds gusting near 35 to 45 MPH. Afternoon relative humidity values are forecast to drop to around 15 to 20 percent, resulting in the potential for critical fire weather conditions. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the entire area from 1PM to 10PM Sunday. High temperatures for Monday through Wednesday are in the mid 60s to mid 70s, with generally partly cloudy skies. Winds will vary from west to northwest on Monday and Tuesday, to southerly for Wednesday, with Tuesday currently looking to have the strongest winds between 15 and 25 MPH.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect area-wide from 1PM to 10PM Sunday. Strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH and gusts of 35 to 45 MPH are expected, with relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent. Use caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire!
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect area-wide from 1PM to 10PM Sunday. Strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH and gusts of 35 to 45 MPH are expected, with relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent. Use caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire!
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect area-wide from 1PM to 10PM Sunday. Strong northwest winds of 20 to 30 MPH and gusts of 35 to 45 MPH are expected, with relative humidity values of 15 to 20 percent. Use caution if engaging in activities that could start a fire!