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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

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Important Disclaimer

The following graphics are experimental and not an official forecast product. The graphics were created to display diagnostics for the MRMS radar-only rainfall estimate product. The plots were developed as a tool for assessing potential biases in data that has not been adjusted using rain gauges.


Experimental products may not always update in a timely manner and may be discontinued at a future date. Experimental products may not always reflect accurate, quality controlled information and should be used with caution.

 

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.