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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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The Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) is a new tool from the National Weather Service, that forecasts potential impacts of winter storms. It analyzes impacts from snow amounts, the weight of the snow on structures, ice accumulation, blowing snow, flash freezes, and potential ground blizzards. Learn more about the WSSI in this brief fact sheet

 

 

An interactive map is available at the NWS Weather Prediction Center's webpage at https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/wssi/wssi.php?id=ILX