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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 >

Doppler Radar Image

 

Figure 14: Miami Doppler radar image from 1758 UTC May 12, 1997
1.5 degree base reflectivity.

 

Doppler Radar Image

 

Figure 15: Miami Doppler radar image from 1803 UTC May 12, 1997
0.5 degree base reflectivity.