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Locally Heavy Rainfall for the Carolinas; Thunderstorms and Fire Weather Concerns for Intermountain West

Heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms is expected across the Southwest, Intermountain West, and Plains. Isolated dry thunderstorms may initiate additional fires across the west. The coastal Carolinas may experience flash floods in the coming days due to repeated thunderstorms. Additionally, a wave of intense summer heat will hit the Southern Plains and central Gulf Coast States this week. 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.