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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 >

  Weather Impact Levels  

Lightning Tornado Prevailing Wind TS wind and/or Hail Inland
Flood
Coastal
Flood
Surf & Rip Current Waves Visibility Heat/Cold
Lightning Tornado Wind TS Wind and or Hail Inland Flooding Coastal Flooding Surf & Rip Current Seas/Waves Visibility Heat/Cold
Lightning Tornado Wind Hail Inland Flooding Coastal Flooding Surf & Rip Current Seas/Waves Visibility Heat/Cold
 
 Lightning Hazard
 
 Lightning Information
 
 Legend (Click for Impacts)
None No lightning
Slight Frequency <45 strikes per 15 min (<3 strikes per min)
Moderate Frequency 45-80 strikes per 15 min (3-6 strikes per min)
High Frequency 81-120 strikes per 15 min (6-8 strikes per min)
Extreme Frequency >120 strikes per 15 min (>8 strikes per min)
 
 
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