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Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >


Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award
Zia Gas Plant of Hobbs, New Mexico

 

photo of Hobbs, New Mexico cooperative observer
Pat Vesper presents the award for 25 years of service.
Photo by Susan Spears

 

On February 21, 2008, Susan Spears and Pat Vesper of the National Weather Service, Midland/Odessa presented a Department of Commerce Honored Institution Award to the Zia Gas Plant of Hobbs, New Mexico.  The National Weather Service in Midland would like to thank the Zia Gas Plant for their 25 years of service.