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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains Read More >

The growing season across Southern Alaska is nearing its end in most places, though for some has already ended. Here are some highlights for the fall season so far based on the towns and cities labelled in the graphics:

Anchorage International: The only station listed that hasn't dropped into the 30s yet this season. The normal date for getting into the 30s (39º or less) in Anchorage is September 5th.

Talkeetna: The town furthest behind its normal date of the first frost. Talkeetna has yet to have their first frost (or even come close).

King Salmon: The town furthest ahead of its normal date of the first frost. King Salmon got down to 32º way back on August 22nd, more than 2 weeks ahead of its normal first 32 degree or lower reading.