Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas 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