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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 >

 

 

Skywarn Recognition Day runs from 6 pm Friday evening, December 3, until 6 pm Saturday evening, December 4, and celebrates the contributions Skywarn volunteers make to the NWS mission of the protection of life and property.  More information can be found on the Skywarn Recognition Day Webpage and in the Skywarn Recognition Day Facebook Group.  

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