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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 >

A low chance for isolated severe weather exists Friday morning, with lower impact potential, but the main time frames for the higher end severe weather threats will be during the afternoon and evening Friday.
An active weather pattern is expected to set up across the area this week which will result in several rounds of thunderstorms. 2 to 8 inches of rain will be common with locally higher amounts possible. This could lead to flooding issue from mid to late week, especially across portions of southeast Oklahoma and west central Arkansas.
Significant flash flooding and mainstem river flooding are likely this weekend due to multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Expect widespread totals from 4 to 6 inches with localized totals of 8 to 10 inches. Remain alert for warnings and remember to turn around, don't drown!
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