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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. Read More >

 

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Significant Weather Phenomena to Report to the National Weather Service

Large thunder storm over city at sunset

  • Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Wall Cloud
  • Hail of any size
  • Wind gusts greater than 40 mph
  • Heavy rain and/or high rainfall rates
  • Flash Flooding
  • Street, parking lot, or underpass flooding
  • Weather-related damage of any kind
  • Unusual or questionable weather
  • Heavy snow or high snowfall rates
  • Dense Fog or Smoke (visibilities less than 1/2 mile)
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