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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 >

 

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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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