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 >

*Tropical Storm/Depression Ivan - Recap*

Visible satellite imagery shows Hurricane Ivan bearing down on the Gulf Coast at 5pm Wednesday (click to enlarge the image in a new window).	Ivan's track through Alabama and the southern Appalachians. Click to see a larger image along with more information on the storm.

Stage IV radar and rain gauge Rainfall Analysis from the Ivan event. Click the graphic to enlarge the image and for more information (will open in its own window).	Mobile, Alabama's radar shows the eye of Hurricane Ivan just miles away from making landfall in Baldwin County. Click the image to see a few radar images from the event.

24-Hour Rainfall Totals (as of 9/17) Precipitation Report (as of 3am 9/17; contains automated 6 and 24-hourly rainfall totals)	Local Storm Report Summary (as of 9/17) Wind Gust Reports from Automated Observation Sites