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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 >

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