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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 >

Overview

A strong area of low pressure moved across central Indiana on January 12, bringing widespread rain, strong winds, and some snow. Winds knocked down trees and power lines in eastern portions of central Indiana. This was the second strong low pressure system to pass within a week. The record low pressure for January at Indianapolis was set with the previous low. These systems brought much needed rainfall, with combined rainfall totals of 2 to over 3 inches common.
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