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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

This article is from Jan 2018 and is no longer valid: Strong northerly gap winds are expected to develop across Southcentral Sunday afternoon through Monday. The strongest winds can be expected at Thompson Pass where gusts could reach as high as 70 mph leading to periods of reduced visibility due to blowing and drifting snow as well as wind chills nearing -40 F. Strong winds can also be expected in Valdez and the Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla, where gusts up to 60 mph can be expected.

 

 

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