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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Together with the Southwest U.S. NWS offices, NWS Grand Junction presents this year's Monsoon Awareness Week!

This year's theme is "Stay Weather Aware, Time to Prepare!" with the following daily topics that will be discussed this week:


> Sunday, June 11: Intro to the Monsoon/Extreme Heat
> Monday, June 12: Lightning
> Tuesday, June 13: Downburst Winds & Dust Storms
> Wednesday, June 14: Hiking & Camping During the Monsoon
> Thursday, June 15: Flash Flooding
> Friday, June 16: Wildfires & Debris Flow
> Saturday, June 17: Boating Hazards During the Monsoon

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Stay safe this monsoon!

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