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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

 

Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award
Big Spring Field Station

 

photo of Big Spring, Texas cooperative observer
Pat Vesper presents the 50 year award to Mr. Charles Yates.
Photo by Susan Spears

 

On February 1, 2008, Susan Spears and Pat Vesper of the National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa presented a Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award to the Big Spring Field Station. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Yates and the Big Spring Field Station for their many years of service.