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 >

Notes about the mountain peak forecasts: (This is an experimental product)

1. The forecast represents the expected average conditions near the point of interest chosen.

2. Wind direction and speed may vary from the official forecast, due to channeling or eddying along ridges, valleys and other local terrain features.

3. Within the forecast product, a "-" symbol represents values of less than 15% in the thunder category where a "+" symbol represents 100% in the sky, precip, and thunder categories.

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Mountain Peaks Forecast Points

Carvers Gap (5,530 FT)

Frozen Head Mountain (3,324 FT)

Gregory Bald (4,949 FT)

High Knob (4,223 FT)

Max Patch (4,616 FT)

Mount LeConte (6,594 FT)

Newfound Gap (5,049 FT)

Roan Mountain State Park (2,900 FT)

Sam's Gap (3,760 FT)

The Pinnacle (2,440 FT)