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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

The weekly test of the NOAA Weather Radio is usually sent at noon on Wednesdays, but due to the severe weather risk and some technical difficulties earlier this week, it was postponed until today. The weekly test will be sent out at noon today (Friday, April 7, 2023).