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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 >

North Shore of Oahu is hit by 20-30 foot waves. January 28, 1998

The crowd
The Crowds...
The traffic
The Traffic...
20 feet at Waimea Bay
20 Feet at Waimea Bay...
Waimea Bay waves
Will he make it over?
Wamiea Bay waves
Just Barely...
25 feet at Waimea Bay
25 feet at Waimea Bay...
30 feet at Waimea Bay
30 feet and closing out the Bay...
Waimea Bay waves
Explosive !
Waimea Bay waves
A Closing Thought...