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 >
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The images below are the official NWS minimum temperatures, wind chill forecasts, and durations of these values at or below different thresholds in degrees Fahrenheit for the next 7 days. This data is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations. |
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Cold Weather Related Warning/Watch/Advisory Criteria |
The NWS Hazard Simplification (Haz Simp) project has led to changes to our cold weather related product suite beginning this season. These changes are designed to simplify the communication of information, improve understanding, and enhance the utility of forecasts and warnings. Detailed information about these changes can be found in the Service Change Notice and the Haz Simp Cold One-Pager. Cold Temperature related Warning and Watch statements will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay when the following criteria is forecast:
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Wind Chill related Warning, Watch, and Advisory statements will be issued when wind speeds are forecast to be 10 mph or greater and the following criteria is forecast:
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Frost related Advisory statements will be issued when the following criteria is forecast:
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