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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

The pattern continues to be active through the end of the week with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms. There is potential for severe thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Then, there is potential for heavy rain and flooding Thursday through Saturday.
Confidence continues to increase in heavy rainfall and flooding late this week into the weekend. Heavy rainfall amounts of at least 3 to 6 inches, with higher amounts up to 9 inches will be possible within the flood watch, as it could result in significant flooding and flash flooding. The timeframe for highest confidence is Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. The Flood Watch may need to be expanded north and west if confidence increases.
Now's the time to prepare for the upcoming flooding expected late this week into the weekend!
Below normal temperatures and dry conditions are expected early next week. The potential for a frost/freeze continues to increase for a few nights early next week.