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Areas of Showers and Thunderstorms to Start the Work Week

Areas of rain and thunderstorms are forecast Monday across the central and eastern states. Some mixed rain and snow is possible in the high Sierra Mountains. Heavy to excessive rain may bring flooding in the central Appalachians. Read More >

 

***NEW Tropical Cyclone Graphics: Track and Error Cone, Wind Speed Probabilities, Time of Arrival***

New graphics will be available following updated bulletins issued by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) for cyclones between 10-20S and 164.5W-178.5W. 

 

Tropical Cyclone (TC) Resources

 

 

Saffir-Simpson Scale
  • Tropical Storm - winds 39-73 mph (34-63 kt)
  • Category 1 - winds 74-95 mph (64-82 kt)
  • Category 2 - winds 96-110 mph (83-95 kt)
  • Category 3 - winds 111-129 mph (96-112 kt)
  • Category 4 - winds 130-156 mph (113-136 kt)
  • Category 5 - winds 157 mph and up (137+ kt)

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