Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:57:12 EST http://www.weather.gov Latest weather and climate headlines from NOAA's National Weather Service w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov http://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html en-us w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/images/xml_logo.gif http://www.weather.gov/rss NOAA Logo http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=lbf Very heavy snow will continue through Saturday afternoon across the Central Plains. The greatest accumulations of 1 to 2 feet will be found from northeast Colorado into southern Nebraska and northwest Kansas. Relatively lighter snowfall amounts will fall over central Kansas and western Iowa. Northerly winds of 15-25 mph with gust over 40 mph will create blizzard conditions over portions of northeast Colorado into southwest Nebraska. Travel will be impossible and extremely dangerous in this region. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:05:27 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy snow is possible today across parts of the central Plains and central High Plains, with 1 to 2 feet of snow expected in the Denver area. Blizzard Warnings are in effect for the central High Plains. Meanwhile, severe weather is possible across parts of the Southern Plains today. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:58:52 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml#snow Blizzard Warnings are in effect for northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska as a winter storm continues to strengthen. Snow will rapidly develop across the Plains later tonight and become widespread on Friday. This storm will be slow moving, so a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snow will persist into early Saturday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour coupled with wind gusts up to 50 mph will create blizzard and life-threatening weather conditions across the region. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:32:17 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd What will become a large storm system over the central and southern Rockies is currently organizing out west and will bring heavy snow with strong winds, severe weather and heavy rain to parts of the central U.S. over the next couple of days. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:51:48 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather A Pacific system is forecast to bring a significant winter storm to the central Rockies and adjacent Great Plains from Thursday through Saturday. Heavy snowfall (locally in excess of one foot) is possible across eastern Colorado, southeast Wyoming, northwest Kansas, and Nebraska. Strong winds will accompany the snow, leading to reduced visibilities under one half mile at times. Near blizzard and impossible travel conditions may develop across the region. Be prepared before the storm arrives. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:08:38 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Unsettled conditions are expected across portions of northern New England today, with wintry precipitation occurring to the north of a warm front. Snow and freezing rain will end in northern Maine this evening. Meanwhile, early February warmth is in store for much of the eastern third of the U.S., with temperatures as much as 15-25 degrees above normal for some locations. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:44:20 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=sew Heavy snow will continue in the high terrain of northwest Washington as a cold front sweeps across the region. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are expected in the northern Cascades above 3,000 feet by Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, 6 to 11 inches are possible in the Olympics. Winter weather will make travel difficult in the passes at times. Meanwhile, rain is expected in the lower elevations, including the Seattle and Olympia metro areas. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:26:01 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy snow is forecast tonight for northern Maine, where a Winter Storm Watch is in effect. A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. To the south a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected, with all rain over the rest of New England. The storm is expected to depart Wednesday evening. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:03:06 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.prh.noaa.gov/pr/hnl/ A strong area of high pressure to the northeast of the Hawaiian Islands is bringing windy conditions and high surf to the islands. Waves reaching up to 35 feet in height are possible in some areas. Wave activity will peak overnight tonight, and then subside over the next couple of days. The public is being urged to stay away from the shoreline until the dangerous conditions have ended. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:13:40 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Scattered snow showers with minor additional accumulations will quickly depart the Northeast this morning as an upper level disturbance moves over the region, while in the Great Lakes mostly light snow will track from west to east ahead of a warm front today. Otherwise, a relatively quiet pattern is in place across much of the U.S., with no major storms to speak of through mid-week. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:19:46 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=tfx High Wind Warnings are in effect for portions of northwestern Montana through at least tonight. Sustained wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 75mph, are likely. In the higher terrain of the northern Rockies, wind gusts may reach 95 mph. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:32:31 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd While much of the country enjoys warm and tranquil weather, bitterly cold temperatures settled into northern Alaska bringing dangerous wind chill values of 50 to 75 degrees below zero. Meanwhile, strong Santa Ana winds continued over southern California although not as strong as Friday. Strong winds were also common over portions of Montana and Wyoming where High Wind Watches and Warnings were posted. High pressure and pleasant weather remained the main focus from the Great Lakes to the East Coast. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:41:58 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=lox A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected across southern California through Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds will occur across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties with wind gusts between 60 and 70 MPH. Winds across Southern California are expected to peak Saturday morning. Low relative humidity, combined with the strong gusty winds, will lead to hazardous fire weather conditions. High Wind Warnings and Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:21:57 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=lox Wild fire concerns are high in southern California where strong Santa Ana winds are expected over the next couple of days. Beginning Friday morning, these winds have the potential to knock down trees and power lines, rapidly spread fires, and create hazardous driving conditions. Wind gusts could easily reach 60 mph Friday night into Saturday. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:37:57 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The system that brought severe weather to the deep south earlier this week is now shifting to the east. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Tornado Watches are in effect for portions of the southeastern U.S. tonight. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:40:30 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/ Damaging wind and tornadoes, along with flash flooding impacted the southern Great Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today and is expected to continue to move across the Deep South tomorrow. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:29:29 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today from Eastern Texas into parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:15:31 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://newweb.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=mfr Flooding will be a concern in the Pacific Northwest over the next couple of days as more rain and snow impact the area. Strong winds will also accompany this system, which is expected to move through the northwest Wednesday into Thursday. Strong winds may make driving hazardous for high profile vehicles. Blowing and drifting snow in the higher elevations will also result in treacherous travel conditions. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:31:52 EST http://www.swpc.noaa.gov A large geomagnetic storm (a type of solar storm) — the largest such storm since October 2003 — is currently underway. The storm remains at S3 (strong) levels but has dropped below its peak and will continue to slowly decrease throughout the day. Impacts so far include some airlines avoiding polar routes and reports of flights at high latitudes flying at lower than usual altitudes. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:30:06 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.ready.gov/tornadoes Several damage surveys were completed today in the wake of a tornado outbreak in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama last night. Most of the damage surveyed so far has been rated EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, indicating considerable damage with wind speeds reaching between 111 and 135 mph. However, the tornado that passed through Clay, Alabama, which is just north of Birmingham has been rated an EF-3. This tornado produced significant damage and was capable of wind speeds between 136 and 165 mph. National Weather Service officials will continue to conduct damage surveys throughout the affected region tomorrow. This wintertime outbreak shows it is important to be prepared for tornado safety at all times of the year. Are you ready Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:58:08 EST http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ Geomagnetic storms (a type of solar storm) occur when a mass of energy is ejected from the sun and hits earth’s magnetic field. These storms are rated from G1 to G5 with G5 being the strongest. Tomorrow’s storm is forecast to reach G2 in strength with isolated G3 strength in the higher latitudes. A G3 storm could potentially cause some disruptions to the power grid, however, information about this well forecast event has been disseminated to power companies, which are able to reroute the grids to accommodate any energy surges that may occur as a result of a solar storm. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:13:23 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/pwo.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting the development of tornadoes, widespread damaging winds and hail over parts of the Mississippi Valley, Lower Ohio Valley and Tennessee Valley through early Monday. Eastern Arkansas, northern Mississippi and western Tennessee could potentially see strong tornadoes. The storms will be especially dangerous since they will occur after dark. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:29:10 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://palmdesert.patch.com/articles/high-winds-put-off-play-at-humana-challenge#photo-8945540 Strong winds in La Quinta, California cause play to be suspended during the third round of the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament. Trees were uprooted, tents and scoreboards were blown over and people were evacuated from the course. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:59:47 EST http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2012/20120121_wrn.html The National Weather Service’s New Orleans/Baton Rouge Weather Forecast Office today increased its rapid response ability with the launch of a new 24/7 emergency response desk and team of meteorologists and hydrologists who will provide forecasts, warnings, and timely decision support services during high-impact weather and other disasters. A critical part of NOAA’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative, these emergency mobile weather and water forecasters are trained to work alongside emergency managers to enhance preparedness efforts in the central Gulf coast region. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:54:29 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html A cold front sweeping across the southeastern United States will bring the risk for severe weather to the region, particularly South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. The primary risk through the afternoon will be damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, however some storms will also be capable of large hail and isolated tornadoes. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:28:15 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Hazardous winter weather will march eastward from the Midwest across to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England through Saturday, with 3 to 6 inches of snow possible. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for these areas. Meanwhile, up to a 1/4 inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain is expected from southern Ohio across to the Mid-Atlantic states, where Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings have been issued. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:27:56 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml A potent disturbance in the eastern Pacific Ocean is expected to bring a substantial increase in rainfall from southwestern Oregon to northwestern California tonight through Saturday morning. An additional two to three inches of rain can be expected along the immediate coast, with locally higher amounts up to four inches. This will increase the flood potential across the region. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:59:37 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml An area of snow will move into the western Great Lakes today and spread eastward toward northern Ohio by this evening. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible in some areas, leading to hazardous travel conditions. The wintry weather should move to the northeastern U.S. by Saturday morning. Farther to the south over the Ohio Valley and northern Mid-Atlantic states, a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain will be possible. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:27:32 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html Temperatures are slowly rising in the Pacific Northwest where a significant winter storm has brought traffic to a standstill, closed scores of schools and business, and has caused at least one fatality. In Oregon, heavy rainfall has caused streams and creeks to rapidly overflow, and this has been blamed for at least one fatality. The active weather is spreading through the Rockies this evening. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:31 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html Snow and freezing rain continue across western Washington this afternoon, but temperatures are expected to rise to above freeing in the Lowlands this evening. Seattle, Washington has seen a major ice event today. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:09:44 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html Heavy snow will continue over much of the region today. The storm system will begin to drop south later today, bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the central Rockies. Precipitation along the West Coast will change from snow to rain today. Flooding concerns due to snow melt and rain continuing for the next several days. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:55:55 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=bis Extreme Cold Warnings are in effect for the northern Great Plains through Thursday morning. An arctic air mass plunging south through the region coupled with brisk northwest winds will result in wind chill values of -30 to -40 degrees. A few locations in North Dakota could experience wind chills near -50 degrees. If not properly protected, you are likely to experience frostbite and hypothermia when exposed to these conditions. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:27:37 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html A major winter storm is unfolding in the Pacific Northwest today. Up to 10 inches of snow is forecast in Seattle, Wash., area. The Washington and Oregon Cascades could see up to 10 feet of new snow. High Wind Warnings are in effect for coastal locations. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:21:56 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Widespread heavy snow is forecast for much of the northwestern U.S. through Thursday. Precipitation has started in western Washington and Oregon. Seattle could see one of its largest snowfalls since the 1940s. Very cold and windy conditions will accompany this storm, which will transition to a heavy rain event as it moves into the Great Plains this weekend. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:52:26 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms from central Louisiana into northern Alabama through tonight. The primary risks will be large hail and damaging winds. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:16:43 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=pdt Widespread heavy snow will begin tonight in the northwestern U.S. and is expected to continue through Wednesday. Travel conditions will deteriorate as the storm takes hold. Strong winds will cause blowing and drifting of snow across the region. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:25:52 EST http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=erh&wwa=winter%20weather%20advisory As the Pacific Northwest waits for a significant snow event, the Midwest and Northeast are forecast to see a quick shot of snow that could possibly disrupt the Tuesday morning commute. Light freezing rain and snow is forecast for Chicago tonight, and light snow is also forecast for New York City. Heavier snow is forecast across upstate New York and the interior Northeast where Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:52:18 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy1.html Critical fire weather conditions will develop today across northeast California and northwest Nevada, where wind gusts will exceed 50 mph coupled with humidities ranging from the teens to lower 20 percent. This is in response to a strong cold front that will plunge south and east today through the Great Basin, northern and central Rockies, and northern Great Plains, dropping temperatures below seasonal values. Meanwhile, widespread light snow showers are expected across the northern Rockies today, spreading into the central Rockies and Great Basin by early Monday morning. Heavier snow accumulations can be expected along favored slopes of the higher terrain. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:03:32 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=pqr&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning The Pacific Northwest is undergoing a dramatic change in weather to make it feel more like winter. Colder temperatures are changing rain to snow tonight, and even lowlands such as Seattle, Washington could see light accumulations. The heaviest snow will fall in the Cascade Mountains of Washington where more than a foot of snow is forecast by Sunday evening. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:57:07 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml#snow Increased precipitation, gusty winds, and colder temperatures will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend as a strong cold front moves through the region. Moderate to heavy precipitation will begin this morning with temperatures quickly falling behind the front. Snow levels should drop to near sea level later this afternoon, allowing rain to change over to snow along the Washington and Oregon coasts. The heavier accumulations will be found further inland across the Washington Cascades, where over a foot of snow will be common. Travel conditions will be impacted across the region, including the lower elevations. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:09:10 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew/ As the winter weather event winds down over the eastern half of the U.S., another will kick into high gear over the northwestern U.S. for the weekend. Heavy snow, especially in the higher elevations, dropping temperatures and strong winds will impact much of the Pacific Northwest, before spreading into the northern Rockies and northern Great Plains early next week. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:55:54 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A storm system will move from the Great Lakes through the northeastern U.S. today, bringing significant lake effect snows. The heaviest accumulations (exceeding 8”) will be from northeast Ohio through western New York state, or immediately east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. Meanwhile, windy conditions are expected across the Mid-Atlantic, lower Great Lakes, and Northeast. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:34:37 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=qpfhsd Snow is falling in and around the Great Lakes, and it will continue to spread through the Ohio Valley and into the higher elevations of the Northeast through Friday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Chicago, Illinois where 4 to 8 inches of snow is forecast by Friday morning. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:55:55 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A storm system will move up the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Rain is expected along the coastal areas while further inland, colder air will support snow, possibly heavy at times. Meanwhile, a secondary disturbance will develop and produce heavy snow and windy conditions for the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:22:50 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.erh.noaa.gov/ Freezing rain in central New York and will spread eastward into New England on Thursday. Snow is also in the forecast for much of the Northeast and Great Lakes. Driving conditions will be hazardous across much of the northeastern U.S. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:41:35 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Southeast and southern Appalachians today. Flood Watches are in effect for portions of the southern Appalachians. Rain accumulations up to two inches will be common in the watch area, with locally heavier amounts up to four inches possible. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:37:01 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/wxstory.php?site=abr Strong winds will return to the center of the country as a robust cold front dives south Tuesday night into Wednesday. Sustained winds of at least 30 mph, with higher gusts, plummeting temperatures and snow will accompany this system. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:05:06 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today across parts of the lower Mississippi Valley eastward through parts of the central Gulf States. The primary risk will be damaging winds, however isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:14:23 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/ A wide swath of moderate to heavy rain is expected from eastern Texas through much of the Lower Mississippi River Valley, and into the Southeast states on Tuesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also expected, with a few becoming severe. The primary risk will be damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, generally from eastern Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle. This system is forecast to move northeast and eventually affect the Mid-Atlantic region by Wednesday. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:54:12 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.arh.noaa.gov/ Blizzard conditions and rough seas continue to impact the Aleutian Islands and southwest Alaska today. As the storm moves northeast, heavy snow and strong winds will spread into portions of the Alaskan Gulf Coast tonight into Tuesday. Expect the bulk of the precipitation to impact Prince William Sound, where heavy snow has already pounded the region. Some rain will mix with the snow across the eastern portions of the area during this event. The storm is expected to slow its progress once it moves into the northern Gulf of Alaska, and eventually stall near Prince William Sound. This will keep unsettled weather across south central Alaska through much of the work week. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:29 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.arh.noaa.gov/ Excessive snowfall over the past six weeks in the eastern portion of Prince William Sound, Alaska, has resulted in an extreme avalanche hazard and potentially dangerous snow loading on structures. More than 57 inches of snow has fallen in locations near Prince William Sound, with an additional 2-4 inches is possible tonight. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:59:26 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=abq&wwa=winter%20storm%20warning Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected along with reduced visibilities in snow for portions of the southern Rockies and adjacent Plains through Monday. The heaviest accumulations are expected in the mountainous terrain of New Mexico, where totals will generally range from 6 to 10 inches above 7,500 feet. Travel may become difficult across the region, including portions of the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors in New Mexico. The winter weather will move into southwest Texas by Monday where 5-9 inches of snow are predicted. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:13:17 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/ Hazardous winter driving conditions are expected along with reduced visibilities in snow for portions of the central and southern Rockies to start off the new week. Snow, heavy at times, and colder temperatures are expected for the central Rockies tonight, shifting to the southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains on Sunday. The heaviest accumulations are expected in the mountainous terrain of New Mexico, where totals will generally range from 6 to 10 inches above 7,500 feet. Travel may become difficult across the region, including portions of the Interstate 25 and 40 corridors in New Mexico. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:08:41 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sgx&wwa=high%20wind%20warning A strong wind event is shaping up for Saturday night and Sunday across portions of southern California. Locals call it Santa Ana winds. Gusts to 65 mph are forecast through passes and canyons, and also near the coastal foothills. This will make driving hazardous along several highways and could down trees and power lines. Also, any fires that develop would quickly grow out of control. High Wind Warnings and Red Flag Warnings are in effect. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:38:47 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml#snow While the eastern two-thirds of the United States will remain above seasonal normals through the weekend, a disturbance will bring snow to parts of the central and southern Rockies. On Saturday, a period of light snow will impact Colorado and Utah in association with a surface cold front, with heavier precipitation in the higher terrain. By Sunday, this area of snow will shift into New Mexico. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:05:11 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nws.noaa.gov/xml/tpex/scs.php Temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees above average over the Upper/Mid-Mississippi Valley and into the Mid-Atlantic today. Forecast highs include 42 in Minneapolis (19 degrees above average), 53 in Des Moines (22 degrees above average), 56 in Kansas City (18 degrees above average) and 55 in Philadelphia (15 degrees above average). Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:22:37 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ Even though tranquil weather conditions persist for much of the Continental U.S., four sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley are forecast to remain in minor flood status through the upcoming weekend. Check out the latest information from the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center: Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:34:29 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The weather pattern across the U.S. over the next couple of days will be quite tranquil, with limited areas of watches/warnings/advisories. In addition, there is no excessive rainfall or areas of severe weather are expected. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:16:05 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/threats/threats.php Except for some periods of heavy rain, snow and wind in southern Alaska, much of the country is experiencing markedly tranquil weather for this time of year. In fact, the Hazards Assessment from the Climate Prediction Center indicates no hazardous weather through next week for the lower 48 states. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:08 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/fcst.php?zone=AKZ125 A high wind warning is in effect for portions of southern Alaska today. Sustained west winds ranging from 35-55 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 85 mph. Travel may be hazardous today due to downed trees, power lines, and the potential for blowing debris. Winds are expected to diminish overnight. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:54:13 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Tonight will be the last night of the record-setting cold in the Southeast for this event, and temperatures will begin to rebound tomorrow. Snow showers around the Great Lakes are also waning, and the weather pattern through most of the country is relatively calm. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:40:22 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Lake effect and mountain snow is impacting travel across the lower Great Lakes and central Appalachians. Further south, freeze warnings have been issued for all of Florida and along much of the Gulf coast. Temperatures will be at least 20 degrees below average, with brisk north winds making it feel even colder. The temperatures along much of the east coast are below average for this time of year. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:28:33 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd It will be a cold night for much of the eastern third of the country after a powerful cold front brought arctic air southward today. The Southeast will have much below normal temperatures through Wednesday, and Hard Freeze Watches and Warnings are in effect as far south as northern Florida. Wind Chill Advisories are in effect as far south as Miami-Dade Country, Florida. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:18:07 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/graphicast.php?site=jax&gc=2 Temperatures will continue to fall dramatically across the eastern U.S. today as an Arctic air mass plunges south. Very blustery conditions will accompany the cold air, which is expected to reach northern Florida tonight. Overnight temperatures will drop into the low 20s with wind chills in the teens. Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:59:23 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A powerful cold front will bring bitterly cold temperatures, strong winds and heavy lake-effect snow to the Great Lakes area through Monday. Combined with strong winds, the heavy snow will create dangerous conditions on the downwind side of all of the Great Lakes. Winter Storm Warnings, Lake Effect Snow Warnings, and even some Blizzard Warnings are in effect across the region. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:36:56 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=MPX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes Snow is falling across portions of the upper Midwest tonight and is expected to continue into the early morning. Some areas may receive up to 3 inches of snowfall. These wintry conditions will make New Year’s Eve travel hazardous. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:03:03 EST http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=High%20Wind%20Warning Strong, damaging wind has redeveloped across the northern/central Rockies and High Plains, and it will spread eastward through the Plains into the upper Midwest by this evening. High Wind Watches, Warnings and Advisories are in effect for a large area and affect several states across the region. Hardest hit so far has been southeast Wyoming, eastern Colorado and the Nebraska Panhandle, where there have been many media reports of high profile vehicles blowing over along interstates. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 07:34:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd High wind watches and warnings will continue across the northern and central Rockies and the northern and central Great Plains tonight. There have been numerous media reports of high profile vehicles being blown over along highways in this area. Strong winds will spread into the Midwest on Saturday. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:19:11 EST http://www.crh.noaa.gov/product.php?site=BOU&product=LSR&issuedby=BOU Very strong winds have pummeled the northern/central Rockies and High Plains during the past day, and another round will begin this evening across the same region. High Wind Watches and Warnings are in effect. Yesterday, a gust to 117 mph was reported in Logan Pass, MT. Sandpoint, ID recorded an 86 mph gust yesterday, and Boulder, CO had winds gusting to 80 mph. The winds should finally settle down late Saturday. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:34:06 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=tfx Strong winds are expected to impact the northern Rockies and northern Great Plains over the next few days. Wind gusts as high as 75 mph are anticipated in the terrain, while gusts up to 65 mph will be possible in the Plains. In addition to the wind, mountain snow in this region is also likely, especially along the Continental Divide. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:56:16 EST http://www.erh.noaa.gov/ Rain and snow are coming to an end in the Northeast, but bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are settling into northern New England. Wind Chill Advisories and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect overnight into Thursday morning. Meanwhile, the western U.S. remains very active with damaging winds and heavy mountain snow. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:47:15 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy rain and mountain snow is expected in the Pacific Northwest, northern Rockies and northern Great Plains over the next couple of days as a series of low pressure centers take aim at the coast and slide eastward across the northern tier. Lake effect snow will also be a factor in the Great Lakes region thanks to this active pattern. Out west, most of the snow will fall at the higher elevations. High winds in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains may produce dangerous conditions with downed trees and power lines. Gusts in excess of 65 mph are possible. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:34:37 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A powerful storm system is sweeping through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast tonight, bringing periods of heavy rain, strong winds, and some areas of snow. A mix of rain and snow is expected across western New York, Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio tonight, with Winter Weather Advisories in effect. Snow accumulations in this region are generally forecast to be 1 to 3 inches tonight into Wednesday morning. Also, strong winds are forecast along the coast from South Carolina to Maine tonight and Wednesday prompting Wind Advisories and some High Wind Warnings. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:34:50 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html Severe thunderstorms are possible today across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast as a storm system races through the region. The primary risks will be damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. A large swath of light to moderate rain, locally heavy at times, will spread across the Eastern Seaboard through this evening. Meanwhile, cold air on the backside of the system will offer periods of heavy snow to the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes through Wednesday morning. The heaviest accumulations will be confined to western Pennsylvania and New York state. Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:24:06 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy rain is moving through the Deep South and Tennessee Valley this evening, with Flood Warnings in effect. The rain will continue to move through the southeastern U.S. through Tuesday and spread up the coast all the way to New England. In fact, heavy rain will fall across most of eastern third of the United States over the next 24 hours. Flooding of small creeks and streams is possible in eastern Pennsylvania, Northern Delaware and western New Jersey on Tuesday where a Flood Watch is in effect. Meanwhile, snow will develop over Michigan, northern Indiana and Northwest Ohio later tonight into Tuesday morning, and the snow will spread eastward on Tuesday with 2 to 4 inches forecast from the central Appalachians to New England. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:24:33 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml Locally heavy rain is possible today for portions of the Deep South as a disturbance in northwest Texas shifts east. Expect the heavier precipitation today to stretch from eastern Arkansas and Louisiana into central Alabama. A Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the Lower Mississippi River Valley through early this evening, where rain totals of 1 to 3 inches will be common. Even a few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible along the central Gulf Coast, where damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be the primary risks. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:25:55 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/day1-5.shtml Unsettled weather can be expected in the Pacific Northwest through the mid-week period, which may lead to travel impacts. A series of disturbances will increase the amount of moisture, producing light to moderate precipitation in the region. The heaviest rainfall amounts will be across the lower elevations of western Washington and Oregon, while a foot or two of snow may fall in the Washington Cascades. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:29:25 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/Loop/southplains_loop.gif Light to occasionally moderate snow will continue for portions of the southern Great Plains today as a slow-moving weather disturbance moves across the region. An additional few inches of snowfall can be expected in the southern Texas Panhandle by late afternoon, before tapering off tonight. Road conditions may be impacted by this system. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:17:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/Loop/southplains_loop.gif A weather system will slowly move across the southern Plains through the remainder of the holiday weekend. This will result in light to moderate snow across southeast New Mexico into west central Texas, where Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. In addition, unseasonably cool temperatures will accompany this system. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:08:06 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml#snow Moderate to occasionally heavy snow will continue today across portions of the southern Plains, where Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. The greatest additional snow accumulations will fall in far southeast New Mexico and areas west of Midland, Texas. Snow will slowly taper off this evening. Travel will be significantly impacted by this winter storm. Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:33:49 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml#snow Heavy snow will continue today across the southern Rockies as well as the Plains of southeast New Mexico and west Texas, where Winter Storm Warnings are in effect. The greatest accumulations are forecast across the high terrain of central and southern New Mexico, and will begin to wind down tonight as the snow moves into west Texas. Travel will be significantly impacted by this winter storm. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:38:31 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php?day=1 The severe weather racing across the southern portion of the U.S. will draw to a close Thursday night. The focus for late Thursday into early Friday will shift to the southern Rockies where winter storm watches and warnings are in effect. Snow will ramp up overnight in New Mexico and West Texas, potentially impacting travel through the region on Friday. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:05:45 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php A low pressure system in the western United States is generating heavy snowfall in the central and southern Rockies and High Plains today. The snow is winding down in Denver this morning where 5 to 10 inches fell overnight, and some areas west of Denver in the foothills saw 2 feet of new snow. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are forecast today in the southeast part of the country, while snow falls in the mountains of New England. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:53:37 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/national_forecast/natfcst.php Another winter blast will affect the Rockies and High Plains today through Friday. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for much of the northern and central Rockies for today and Thursday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Denver metro area tonight and Thursday, where up to 6-8 inches is forecast. Winter Storm Watches have been posted for New Mexico where several inches of snow could fall on top of the recent snowfall. Meanwhile, much of the eastern third of the country will be warm and rainy. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:58:05 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/ Blizzard conditions may have ended over the Lower-48 early Tuesday, but they are ongoing over portions of southern Alaska. Blowing snow, due to wind speeds of 45-60 mph, is lowering visibility to less than one-quarter of a mile. By the time this storm winds down early Wednesday, most areas will have received 4 to 8 inches of snow with some locally heavier amounts. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:26:45 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html Blizzard conditions that caused fatal accidents and rendered highways impassable in five states crawled deeper into the Great Plains early Tuesday. Hotels filled up quickly along major roadways from eastern New Mexico to Kansas, and nearly 100 rescue calls came in from motorists in the Texas Panhandle. The storm was blamed for at least six deaths Monday. The heaviest of the snow has ended, but strong winds will create blowing and drifting snow in the Plains. Blizzard Warnings are set to expire from southwest to northeast throughout the day. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:40:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html A large area from northeastern New Mexico into Kansas is expected to receive 4 to 8 inches of snow. Isolated amounts of around one foot are possible by Tuesday evening. Strong north winds sustained at 25 to 35 mph, with gusts from 40 to 50 mph, will cause significant blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard conditions with wind chill temperatures below zero are expected. Travel in this region will be extremely difficult and dangerous. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:03:19 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Snow is anticipated from New Mexico into Kansas through Tuesday, with blizzard conditions possible. Blizzard Warnings are in effect across portions of northeastern New Mexico, southeastern Colorado, southwestern Kansas, the Oklahoma panhandle, and northern Texas. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from New Mexico northeastward through Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:20:08 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A storm system will bring winter weather to the southern Rockies starting Sunday night, then spread into portions of the central and southern Great Plains Monday into Tuesday. Heavy snow (in excess of four inches, with locally heavier amounts up to 10-12 inches) and strong wind gusts will be the primary risks, especially across northeast New Mexico into the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:06:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Unsettled weather conditions are forecast across areas of the Desert Southwest, with rain showers possible on Saturday and desert rain and mountain snow on Sunday. Meanwhile, temperatures should continue to moderate over the south-central U.S. on Sunday, with highs forecast to be in the low to mid-60s across much of the Deep South. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:32:59 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Rain and thunderstorms are possible today from Texas across parts of the Deep South and into the southern Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, high winds are expected across parts of southern California into Saturday. High Wind Warnings are in effect across portions of southern California. Lake effect snow showers are possible downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:33:28 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Showers and thunderstorms will develop near a cold front over the western and central Gulf Coast today through Friday morning. Rain will develop along and ahead of the boundary from the great lakes to the Tennessee Valley on Thursday. The rain will move off the east coast by Friday morning. Rain over the Tennessee Valley will move with the boundary to the Carolinas by Friday evening. Behind the low, a secondary front will move across the upper Great Lakes into parts of the northeast on Friday. Light snow and rain will develop over the upper Great Lakes on Thursday and move to parts of the northeast by Friday morning. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:21:54 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A storm over the central Plains will advance northeastward into eastern Canada by Thursday evening. The system will draw moisture from the Gulf of Mexico along the associated front, producing showers and thunderstorms over the southern and central Plains, extending into parts of the mid-Mississippi Valley and western Ohio Valley by Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, the winter weather will be winding down across the Southwest, with rain expected for parts of the Central U.S., with freezing rain in the northern and central Great Plains. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:08:10 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Moisture from the Pacific Ocean will stream into southern California, the Southwest and southern Rockies and adjacent areas of the Great Basin and central Rockies today, producing higher elevation snow and lower elevation rain through the evening. Overnight Tuesday the flow off the pacific will stop and the rain and higher elevation snow will come to an end on Wednesday. Meanwhile, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will flow northward over the Plains and into the Great Lakes, bringing showers and thunderstorms over the southern and central Plains and into parts of the mid-Mississippi Valley by Wednesday evening. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:09:47 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy precipitation is possible for parts of the Southwest today through Tuesday evening, with rain and high-elevation snow over parts of California eastward into Arizona and New Mexico and parts of the southern Rockies. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Winter Storm Watches are in effect across these areas. Meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are possible today over the Southeast, and light snow and rain are anticipated today over portions of the upper Great Lakes. Freezing Rain Advisories are in effect across parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:14:26 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.climatewatch.noaa.gov/video/2011/winter-outlook-for-2011-2012 The NWS Climate Prediction Center has updated its winter outlooks for the months of December, January and February. And the winter outlook for this winter favors above average temperatures across much of the South, from New Mexico across the Southeast to the Atlantic coast, and also favors below average temperatures across much of the Northern plain, the Northern Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and a good part of the West as well as the southern half of Alaska. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:52:26 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The weather pattern that has produced widespread heavy precipitation totals over the past few days from the lower Mississippi Valley into the Northeast is winding down. A rapidly deepening surface low will be pushing quickly northeastward from off the New England coast and into eastern Canada this morning. The last precipitation effects from this storm will be diminishing heavy snow and rain over eastern Maine early Thursday. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:17:52 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy rainfall is forecast today from the the Mid-Atlantic to lower New England. Flood Watches are in effect for parts of the region. Meanwhile, heavy snow is possible across the Appalachians to northern New England. Winter Weather Warnings and Advisories are in effect from western North Carolina to Maine. A light accumulation of wet snow is possible in the Washington, D.C., Metro area late tonight. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:16:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Areas of heavy rain will continue across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys today, moving eastward into the Mid-Atlantic by Tuesday afternoon. Flash Flood Watches, Flood Warnings, and Flood Watches are in effect from the lower Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, bitterly cold temperatures are expected across the Intermountain West, Rocky Mountains, and central Great Plains. Windchill warnings and advisories are in effect for portions of the central Rockies and west central Great Plains. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 07:21:14 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Snow is possible today across the southern Rockies and southern High Plains. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect across portions of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. Heavy rain — with the potential for flash flooding — is forecast from Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas up into the Ohio Valley. Flash Flood Watches, Flood Warnings, and Flood Watches are in effect from Texas northeastward through parts of Kentucky and Tennessee and into Ohio. Meanwhile, bitterly cold temperatures are expected across the Rockies and Intermountain West, with highs today in the teens for many locations. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:59:58 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A stalled frontal boundary will extend from the Great Lakes down through the Ohio Valley and into eastern Arkansas/northeastern Texas into Monday. Rainfall, heavy at times is expected along and behind this front throughout the period, with projected rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Flash Flood Watches and Flood Watches have been issued. The potential for flash flooding exists from central Texas to central Tennessee and into the Lower Ohio Valley, with the greatest threat on Sunday and Monday. Additional rainfall over the next few days has the potential to produce flooding along these waterways and also over Arkansas, southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southern Indiana, Tennessee and Kentucky. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:38:31 EST nws.social.media@noaa.go http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml The same storm that brought destructive winds to the West is moving through the Rockies and into the Plains states. The strong winds have eased somewhat, but significant snow is expected in the Central Rockies and along a swath from New Mexico to Wisconsin. This will be the first significant snowfall of the season for many areas in the Plains, with up to 12 inches forecast for portions of Colorado and New Mexico, and 4 to 7 inches forecast farther north and east. Winds associated with this system in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico and western Texas are expected to create areas of blowing and drifting of snow through Saturday. A second wave of winter weather is forecast to develop from New Mexico across northwest Texas to Oklahoma on Sunday night into Monday. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:08:00 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ A large pressure gradient between a strong high pressure ridge over the Great Basin and a surface low over Arizona has generated widespread strong northeasterly winds over the West Coast and much of the Desert Southwest. This has been a significant Santa Ana Wind event for southern California, which is forecast to continue into Friday before conditions abate by Saturday. Winds will generally be in the 25-45 mph range, with gusts up to 60 mph. Some gusts exceeding 70 mph are possible in pass/canyon areas and over the highest terrain. Light to moderate precipitation is expected over the Four Corners region through the end of the work week as the low continues to move east, with the highest elevations in new Mexico and Arizona receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. For the latest local forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories for this event, see local NWS Weather Forecast Offices in the region. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:07:18 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ A strong storm is bringing damaging winds and snow to the southwestern U.S. today. Strong and potentially damaging easterly winds are impacting the southwestern U.S. and are expected to continue through at least Friday. Wind gusts in excess of 140 mph have been recorded along the Sierra Crest. Santa Ana wind gusts as high as 80 mph are anticipated in southern California today, including higher-elevation areas near Los Angeles. This is forecast to be the strongest easterly wind event in the past several years. Dry conditions and high winds have also created a significant fire threat in southern California. Meanwhile, heavy snow is falling in the central and southern Rockies. This system will move into the Central Plains and Mississippi Valley over the weekend. For the latest local forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories for this event, see local NWS Weather Forecast Offices in the region. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:24:08 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ A large-scale, damaging wind event is expected over portions of the western United States over the next couple of days. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect for parts of California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming. Easterly winds will cause locally strong canyon wind events on the west side of mountains from Utah to California. This is the strongest easterly wind event in several years. Winds are forecast to gust to 80 mph in areas around Los Angeles, with gusts to 100 mph over the highest ridges along the Sierra Crest. With dry conditions, there is an increased fire threat for urban areas in California. For the latest local forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories for this event, see local NWS Weather Forecast Offices in the region. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:14:13 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A strong cold front is expected to bring a dramatic drop in temperature, along with snow, to the central High Plains beginning late this evening. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Weather Advisories, and Winter Storm Watches are in effect for portions of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Meanwhile, strong and potentially damaging winds are expected over portions of the western U.S. from Utah into California through as late as Saturday. High Wind Warnings, Watches, and Wind Advisories are in effect for parts of the Southwest, including California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:01:34 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The storm system continues to bring significant rainfall to Indiana and Michigan, where Flood Warnings and Advisories are in effect. The bulk of the precipitation has ended in Kentucky and southern Indiana, but several Flood Warnings and advisories continue. Central Kentucky and southern Indiana have received 2.5 to 5 inches of rainfall over the past 2 days. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and central and eastern lower Michigan before changing over to snow late this afternoon and evening for the first significant snowfall of the season. Winter Storm Watches and Warnings have been posted for northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and central and southeast lower Michigan, where 4 to 8 inches of snow will be possible, with locally higher amounts possible if rain changes to snow earlier than expected. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:09:27 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gaov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html A large storm in the eastern U.S. is bringing widespread, heavy rain from the Southeast to the Ohio valley, while early season snow is falling across southeast Missouri, northeast Arkansas, western Tennessee and northern Mississippi. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for areas from southeastern Missouri and northeastern Arkansas through western Tennessee and into northern Mississippi and Alabama. Flood and Flash Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for areas from Kentucky northward into Michigan, as well as the higher elevations of Virginia and the Carolinas. As the system continues to move across the Tennessee Valley, precipitation may remain as snow or change to snow across Tennessee, and northern portions of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. Rain will change to snow across the southern Appalachians, as well as portions of the Ohio Valley and great lakes on Tuesday. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:07:39 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html Heavy precipitation is causing flooding in the Ohio Valley, while Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect across the Tennessee Valley. The heavy precipitation will shift into the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, with rain changing to snow in Michigan and northern Indiana late Tuesday. Rain will also change to snow across the southern on Tuesday. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible across the Deep South before precipitation comes to an end late on Tuesday. Heavier snows of 5 to 8 inches will be possible from late Tuesday into Wednesday across portions of the Great Lakes region. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:28:13 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Heavy rain is anticipated across parts of the southern Appalachians today, with flash flooding possible. Flash Flood Watches, Flood Warnings, and Flood Watches are in effect across parts of Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Meanwhile, wet snow is possible across portions of the Tennessee River Valley tonight. Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Watches are in effect across parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Temperatures today are expected to be 10 to 20 degrees above normal across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:06:41 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A cold front is expected to sweep across the northern Plains during the weekend, following a Thanksgiving that saw clear skies across much of the country and record highs in the central U.S. that were as much as 30 degrees above normal. The cold front is forecast to be quite strong as it moves steadily across the Midwest and into the southern Plains, with much lower temperatures and showers and thunderstorms accompanying it. Showers are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf coast on Saturday, with snow possible across the Upper Midwest. As the system moves eastward on Sunday, the chance of rain will shift to the eastern U.S., with a chance of snow across much of the Great Lakes. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:52:57 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Rain and higher elevation snow will develop over parts of northern and central California on Thanksgiving, ending by the evening hours. Rain will also develop over parts of the southern Rockies and southern High Plains Thanksgiving night into Friday. In addition, a new front will begin to move onshore over the Pacific Northwest during the afternoon and early evening on Thanksgiving, producing coastal rain and higher elevation snow across the region, with snow moving into the northern Rockies by Friday. Meanwhile, much of the eastern two-thirds of the country will be under the influence of high pressure, bringing clear skies during Thanksgiving Day. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:21:20 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The strong storm that has been affecting the Pacific Northwest will taper off today, but yet another storm is expected to bring a round of strong winds to the region on Thanksgiving Day. Wind gusts to 97 mph were reported along the Oregon coast yesterday, and up to 85 mph in mountain passes and canyons. Meanwhile, in the eastern U.S., rainfall is diminishing from south to north across the Mid-Atlantic this morning, but rainfall and high-elevation snow will continue across New England though the afternoon. A total 4 to 8 inches of snow, along with pockets of light freezing rain, is expected to fall by this afternoon across the higher elevations of upstate New York and across Vermont/New Hampshire into Maine, making travel difficult. Low Ceilings, poor visibility, and gusty winds are expected to cause significant delays to air traffic and affect major airports of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:01 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A very active weather pattern is in store through Thanksgiving, with two systems dominating. The first will bring heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding from Ark. into southern Mo. and southern Ill. through midday Tues. As the system pushes eastward, it will bring moderate to heavy precipitation across the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic by Tues. evening, along with a threat for severe thunderstorms from the Gulf Coast up into the Ohio Valley through early Wed. morning. As this system moves toward New England on Wed., it will bring a wintry mix of precipitation, with a mixture of snow and freezing rain possible from upstate N.Y. into upper New England. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with only minor ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch, are forecast at this time. Meanwhile, an active Pacific storm track will keep precipitation in the forecast through Thurs. morning, mostly from northern Calif. up into the Pacific Northwest. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:32:46 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Two systems will impact travel across the U.S. this holiday week. In the southern U.S., there is a potential for flooding Monday afternoon from southeast Oklahoma to western Tennessee. Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday night into Tuesday over central and north Texas and from western Tennessee to Mississippi to Louisiana and to the coast of Texas on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday through Thursday, showers and thunderstorms will develop from Georgia to the central Gulf Coast. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the southern Plains on Saturday, moving into the Southeast on Sunday. Damaging winds are possible along the coastal ranges of Oregon and Washington Monday and Tuesday, as well as across the northern and southern Rocky Mountains for Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. In the Northeast, there is a potential for rain or snow on Wednesday. Fair, breezy and cooler weather will return for Thanksgiving. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:28:58 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ A very active pacific storm track will continue to draw a series of upper-level disturbances inland across the Pacific Northwest into the weekend. As a result, the Shasta and Oregon cascades can expect near a foot of snowfall accumulation, with additional snowfall spreading over the Wasatch and Tetons. Overall, the dominant precipitation type across the western U.S. with these systems will be snow, as plenty of cold air has worked its way from western Canada down into the west. However, coastal and valley locations across the region can expect rain, given their lower elevations. Meanwhile, a strong upper low lurking off the coast of the San Francisco bay area will quickly deteriorate conditions along the California coast by late Saturday and early Sunday. Get the latest forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories from Weather Forecast Offices in the NWS Western Region. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:04:11 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ Heavy snow and high winds are possible today from the Washington Cascades to the northern Rockies, as a storm system moves inland over the Pacific Northwest. Winter Storm Warnings and High Wind Warnings are in effect. The system will also produce light rain over the lower elevations of the northern intermountain region, while onshore flow behind the system will help produce rain and higher elevation snow over portions of the Pacific Northwest. Get the latest forecasts, watches, warnings and advisories from Weather Forecast Offices in the NWS Western Region. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:06:01 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through parts of Alabama and Georgia Wednesday afternoon after raking Louisiana and Mississippi earlier in the day. At least one death has been confirmed, in suburban Atlanta, and dozens of injuries have been reported. A newly-issued tornado watch box now extends northward into North Carolina including Charlotte through midnight tonight. Monitor products issued by your local NWS Weather Forecast Office, as well as local TV, radio and NOAA Weather Radio if you are in an area where the potential for threatening weather exists. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:00:21 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms today from the Gulf Coast into the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, as a front extending from the lower Great Lakes southwestward to the Southern Plains moves slowly off the eastern seaboard. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will produce light to moderate rain — heavy at times — from the Tennessee Valley to the Northeast, while showers and thunderstorms with moderate rain at times develop over the central Gulf Coast to the Carolinas. The heavy rain will taper off to light rain across the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday morning before ending by Thursday afternoon. The greatest threat for severe weather is in the form of strong damaging winds, especially across the Carolinas. Showers and thunderstorms will come to an end over the southeast on Thursday. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:32:24 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS storm prediction center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting a slight risk for severe thunderstorms today across southeast Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. An upper-level low pressure system moving eastward across south-central Texas Tuesday morning should reach the upper Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana by mid to late afternoon. A separate area of storms may form a bit farther north, from the Ark./La./Texas border through central and southern Arkansas into the lower Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds will be the greatest threat with these storms. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:22:17 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma is forecasting the development of strong to severe thunderstorms in portions of the Ohio Valley this afternoon and evening, including a risk of significant tornadoes. The greatest threat is along a warm front extending from east-central Illinois to northwest Ohio, where a Tornado Watch is in effect until 8 pm EST. Conditions are favorable for strong, damaging tornadoes in the Watch Area. In addition, the storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging straight-line winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Severe thunderstorms and damaging tornadoes this afternoon and evening could affect significant population centers including, but not limited to, Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:31:29 EST http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html Thunderstorms are possible today...with severe storms possible this afternoon into early evening. Indianapolis is in the center of an area with a 5-10% chance of tornadoes. The area covers Evansville, Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, Columbus, Cleveland, and Louisville. Damaging thunderstorm winds...large hail...and isolated tornadoes are all possible. Brief heavy rain is also possible. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:03:05 EST http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Westerly flow will prevail aloft and near the surface for much of the Plains region into the weekend, helping to keep the area free from precipitation and warm. Temperatures will gradually warm into the above average category, with high temperatures reaching 10 degrees above normal across a large portion of the central U.S. on Friday and 10-20 degrees above normal on Saturday, before beginning to moderate on Sunday. Meanwhile, much colder air will continue moving east behind a cold front moving through the eastern U.S., bringing temperatures of 10-20 degrees below normal to many locations on Friday, with a warm-up to follow into the weekend. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:24:21 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.arh.noaa.gov/ The main low pressure center of the historic storm affecting Alaska is weakening and has moved off the northwest coast of Alaska. Impacts will continue across western and northwestern Alaska on Thursday. Most concerns will turn to flooding as the winds continue to die down on Thursday. Coastal Flood Warnings remain in effect for most of Alaska's west coast. Widespread coastal flooding is still an issue. Flooding has been widely reported and is affecting homes and businesses in several communities including Golovin, Nunam, and Kotlik. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:43:13 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.arh.noaa.gov/ The historic storm will continue across northwestern Alaska today, with the threat for coastal flooding continuing for many communities in western and northwest Alaska, even as the large storm system weakens and moves northwest. Water levels from storm surge have peaked, however water levels remain very high in this region. In Nome, water levels crested at 10 feet Wednesday evening, breaking over a sea wall. Water levels will remain elevated through Thursday afternoon. Power and communications have been intermittent. Westerly winds developing today may elevate water levels up to near 8 feet again, especially along west facing shores. Ice in Norton Bay could shove inland and cause severe damage. Coastal flooding and erosion will continue through the day. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:09:42 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.arh.noaa.gov/ A powerful and extremely dangerous storm of near-record magnitude continues to impact western Alaska. Impacts will continue across western and northwestern Alaska into Thursday. As of Wednesday afternoon, the low pressure area of 952 mb was centered about 120 miles northwest of Bering Strait, or about 230 miles northwest of Nome and Coastal Flood, Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings were in effect for most of the Alaska’s west and northwest coast. The low is very slowly weakening as it moves north at 15 mph. Wind gusts of up to 85 mph have been recorded by weather equipment along the coast of western Alaska. Elevated water levels with high surf will continue to inundate the coastline throughout the day on Wednesday and will slowly subside from south to north overnight into Thursday. Portions of the Seward Peninsula and Northwest Alaska coast will continue to see impacts well into Thursday. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:31:57 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://pafg.arh.noaa.gov/ A powerful and extremely dangerous storm of near-record magnitude is now impacting western Alaska. Impacts will spread northwest and continue through Thursday in some communities. Coastal Flood and Blizzard Warnings are in effect for most of the Alaska’s west and northwest coasts. At 3:00 a.m. EST (11:00 p.m. AKST) the center of the low pressure system was located about 100 miles west of St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea, with a minimum central pressure of 943 mb (27.85 inches). This is one of the deepest systems in recent history to move through the Bering Sea. The storm is expected to move north-northeast this morning, as conditions worsen, creating a life-threatening situation for a large portion of the western Alaska coast today, especially in the Seward Peninsula near Nome, which is getting hit hard by blizzard conditions and 70 mph winds, along with 8 foot coastal storm surge. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:16:35 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission and NOAA’s National Weather Service, will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System, or EAS. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. EST and run concurrently across all time zones. This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the nation simultaneously. The 30 second test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:57:29 EST nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ A series of weather disturbances advancing southeast from the Gulf of Alaska is expected to dig in across the western U.S. this weekend, bringing considerably colder temperatures to the intermountain region and the Rockies. Periods of locally heavy rain anticipated for the coastal ranges along the West Coast, along with heavy accumulating snow expected across the higher elevations of the intermountain region and the Rockies. See local impacts from NWS Western Region Weather Forecast Offices. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 08:05:46 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A strong upper-level low and associated frontal system located across the central Mississippi River Valley this morning will move eastward through Friday, bringing rain and a few thunderstorms to parts of the central and lower Mississippi Valley eastward to the Atlantic coast through Friday. The heaviest rain from this system is forecast to occur across the Carolinas Thursday night into Friday, where 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible. Meanwhile, a storm system will continue to push inland today across the western U.S., bringing scattered rain and higher-elevation snow to northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:15:37 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bou/?n=bou_winter_briefing A potent storm system is impacting eastern Colorado and is expected to move into Kansas and Nebraska through the day on Wednesday, creating travel issues throughout parts of the state of Colorado, as winds of 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts combine with the snow to create significantly reduced visibilities and poor road conditions. Travel will likely become impossible across the Plains Wednesday night, including Interstate 70. Total snowfall for the Denver metro area is expected to be 5 to 10 inches, with 8 to 14 inches in the mountains and foothills along the Front Range. Blizzard Warnings are in effect across parts of eastern Colorado and northwestern Kansas. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and the Oklahoma panhandle. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:02:24 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://graphical.weather.gov/sectors/conus.php Heavy snow is possible today across southeast Wyoming and north-central Colorado into the western Nebraska Panhandle as a strong cold front moving through the western U.S. surges southward. Rain will change to snow today as colder air filters south across the central Rockies, spilling into the central high plains. In general, the heaviest snow will occur across south-central and southeast Wyoming, where snowfall in excess of 12 inches is expected across the higher mountain elevations. Meanwhile, very cold temperatures are expected across the Great Basin into the Central Plains today, with high temperatures 10-20 degrees below normal behind the cold front. See more from the NWS Graphical Forecast products. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:19:28 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html The rare early-season winter storm that affected the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast over the weekend broke record snowfall totals for October. Communities in western Massachusetts were among the hardest hit, with snowfall totals of 32 inches reported in Peru, Mass., and 30.8 inches reported in Plainfield. Jaffrey, N.H., reported 31.4 inches. Dozens of locations from Virginia to Maine set daily snowfall records on October 29 and 30. New York’s Central Park recorded 2.9 inches of snowfall during the storm. This is the first time since records began in 1869 that an inch or more of snowfall has been recorded during the month of October. From January 1 through October 29, 65.75 inches of precipitation has fallen at Central Park — 24.10 inches above normal for the year to date — making 2011 the third wettest year on record. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:38:53 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html A rare late October winter storm was still impacting parts of New England early Sunday, with heavy snow falling over parts of New England. Southern Vermont and coastal Maine could receive up to a foot of snow today. Storm Warnings and Hurricane Force Wind Warnings are in effect for the waters off Maine. Widespread Frost and Freeze Warnings are into effect behind the storm extending southward to Mississippi. The heaviest snowfall amounts from this storm so far have been reported in western Massachusetts, with 27.8 inches in Plainfield, 26 inches in Windsor and 24 inches in Savoy. West Milford, N.J. — about 45 minutes northwest of New York City — saw 19 inches. New York’s Central Park recorded 2.9 inches of snowfall during the storm. This is the first time since records began in 1869 that an inch or more of snowfall has been recorded during the month of October. Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:23:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html A rare October winter storm will continue to impact the interior Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states through tonight. Heavy wet snow, falling on trees with remaining foliage, could lead to many downed tree branches and power outages. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect in a swath from West Virginia and western Virginia to eastern Maine. The heaviest snowfall amounts are forecast to fall in a band from extreme northern Maryland northeastward through New Jersey and western Massachusetts into eastern Maine. Lighter slushy snow accumulations are possible for the major cities of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. In addition, High Wind Warnings for gusts to 60 mph are in effect for coastal areas from middle Long Island and southern Connecticut up to eastern Maine, including Boston. Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect for coastal areas of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Cape Cod. Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:29:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html A major early-season winter storm is expected tonight into Saturday as an area of low pressure tracks up the East Coast, bringing the possibility of significant snowfall from the central Appalachians into southern New England beginning Friday night. Winter Storm Watches in effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including the extreme northern and western suburbs of the Washington, D.C., metro area. Total snowfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches are forecast from the higher terrain of Virginia and West Virginia northeastward through eastern Pennsylvania, with a band of 8 to 10 inches possible from extreme northern Maryland northeastward through northern New Jersey and into western Massachusetts. Lighter snow accumulations are possible for the major cities of the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, including Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York city and Boston. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:45:19 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nws.noaa.gov/survey/CFI_NWS_2011.pdf The results of the 2011 NWS Overall Customer Satisfaction Survey are now available. More than 32,000 respondents participated in the survey through a link on NWS Internet pages from May 31 to June 23, 2011. The National Weather Service would like to thank all those who participated in this survey. Click the "Details" link to view the final survey report. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:59:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#RINA At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Rina was located near latitude 17.4 north, longitude 83.8 west, or about 305 miles east-southeast of Chetumal, Mexico. Rina is moving toward the west-northwest at about 3 mph. A gradual turn toward the northwest with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. The center of Rina is forecast to approach the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula by Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Rina is a Category Two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so, and Rina could become a major hurricane by tonight or early Wednesday. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:05:12 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#RINA At 2:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Rina was located near latitude 17.1 north and longitude 83.0 west, or about 360 miles east-southeast of Chetumal, Mexico. Rina is moving toward the northwest at about 5 mph and a turn toward the west-northwest is expected later today. Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph with higher gusts, making Rina a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:03:42 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#RINA Tropical Storm Rina, the 17th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, formed Sunday night in the western Caribbean Sea. At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Rina was located near latitude 16.8 north, longitude 82.5 west, or about 195 miles south-southwest of Grand Cayman Island. Rina is moving toward the north-northwest at about 6 mph, and a gradual turn toward the west is expected over the next 48 hours. The center of Rina is expected to pass north of the northeastern coast of Honduras during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Rina poses no immediate threat to the U.S. at this time. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:04:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20111020_winteroutlook.html The NWS Climate Prediction Center released its annual Winter Outlook today. La Niña will continue to influence weather patterns across the country. However, a "wild card" this year is the lesser-known and less predictable Arctic Oscillation that could produce dramatic short-term swings in temperatures this winter. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:39:07 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A deep low pressure center over the Great Lakes will produce moderate to heavy rain over the region and into the Ohio Valley and parts of northern New England this morning. The rain will begin to taper off by this evening as light rain extends from the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley into the Northeast. The rain will continue to taper off to an area over the interior Northeast by Friday evening. On the back side of the low pressure center winds of 40-45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph, are likely, prompting the issuance of a high wind warning this morning for parts of Indiana and Illinois, including Chicago. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:35:40 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms across North Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Southern Pennsylvania today. There is a possibility of supercell thunderstorms capable of a tornado or two, as well as damaging winds, mainly for coastal areas. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rain is expected over parts of the Ohio Valley into the Great Lakes today, expanding into parts of the Northeast by this evening. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:22:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd An area of low pressure over the eastern Gulf of Mexico will move northward into the Carolinas by Wednesday morning. The storm will produce showers and thunderstorms with light to moderate rain over Florida and the southeast on Tuesday. This system is expected to merge with another low over the lower Mississippi Valley on Wednesday, producing light to moderate rain over the region and into parts of the Northeast by Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, high pressure will dominate the western U.S., bringing clear skies and temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal for some locations. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:09:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov nws.social.media@noaa.gov Heavy rain is possible today over southern Florida and the Southeast Coast. Flood Watches, Advisories, and Warnings are in effect for parts of southern Florida. Rain is also anticipated across parts of the Central Plains into the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. Meanwhile, light rain and high-elevation snow is possible over parts of the Central Rockies. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the Colorado and Wyoming mountains. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:06:09 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.phpdiscpmdspd http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Rain showers and thunderstorms are possible over portions of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast Friday into Saturday evening. Flood Watches are in effect for parts of New Hampshire and Maine. Meanwhile, temperatures across parts of the Northeast are expected to be near 10 degrees above average on Friday, but will moderate over the weekend. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 08:16:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd An upper-level trough over the eastern half of the country will keep conditions unsettled for the next couple of days. The main surface front is expected to move quickly eastward towards the Atlantic coast, exiting the Mid-Atlantic by Friday morning. Meanwhile, sunny skies and warm conditions will prevail across the western U.S., with parts of the Southwest seeing daytime high temperatures today into the upper-80s and 90s. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:32:13 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A swath of moderate rain with embedded thunderstorms is pushing its way through the Mid-Atlantic and into the lower Great Lakes. This system will continue to lift slowly along the Atlantic coast over the next couple of days, reaching New England by Thursday. Meanwhile, severe weather is possible today across parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:16:09 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/p120i12.gif One more day of sunny weather on the heels of a nice Columbus Day weekend for the Mid-atlantic and Northeast. Rain moving up from the south will settle back into the region for the next several days. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:01:41 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Moderate to Heavy Rainfall will develop from a series of systems that move over the central and southern Plains over the weekend. Rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches per hour will be possible, with totals of 4-8 inches of rain and locally higher amounts over 10 inches possible by Monday morning. This should put a significant dent in the ongoing severe drought over portions of the area, but this amount of rain in a short period of time could also lead to possible flash flooding across northern Texas and Oklahoma. Severe weather will also be possible, with damaging winds and large hail as the main threats. In the Southeast, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected this weekend from a persistent onshore flow and a developing low pressure system off the Florida coast. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible, with totals of 4-8 inches and locally higher amounts near 10 inches possible by Monday morning. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:15:33 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd A powerful storm system moving into the central U.S. is expected to produce hazardous conditions over the next couple of days. Ample moisture will continue to wrap around the strong low circulation, keeping both sides of the front active with precipitation. In the west heavy snow is falling at the higher elevations and will continue through at least Saturday. As the front moves into the center of the U.S. a line of rain and thunderstorms will march across the northern and central Plains. Meanwhile, heavy rain and thunderstorms will focus over the southern plains on Saturday and will persist through the end of the weekend. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:52:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ A powerful West Coast storm system will move northeastward today, becoming centered over the central Rockies by this evening. The greatest threat for severe thunderstorms, as indicated by the Slight Risk area forecast by the NWS Storm Prediction Center, stretches from northwest Kansas across western Nebraska and South Dakota and into extreme eastern Wyoming and the extreme southeastern corner of Montana. Present indications are that thunderstorms will first develop over the mountains of Colorado. Activity should then form over far eastern Wyoming and Colorado by late afternoon and spread into South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas through the evening. Supercell thunderstorms are possible and a few of the strongest storms in this area will be capable of damaging winds, hail and possibly even tornadoes. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:36:54 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Unsettled, cold conditions are anticipated across portions of the western U.S. today, with rain, wind, and high-elevation mountain snow expected across parts of California, Nevada, and Utah. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the Sierra Nevada range, Wasatch, and the southwestern facing slopes of the central Rockies. Meanwhile, temperatures in the Northern Plains and the Upper Mississippi Valley will continue to be above average, with forecast highs today of 90 in Fargo, N.D., and 85 in both Des Moines, Iowa, and Minneapolis, Minn. Widespread below freezing temperatures are expected across parts of the Northeast tonight into Thursday morning. Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings are in effect beginning tonight across parts of northern Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:23:03 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov A series of disturbances moving out of the Gulf of Alaska over the next several days will bring much colder and wetter weather conditions across a large area of the western U.S. The strongest and coldest system will move into southern Oregon and northern California late Tuesday and Wednesday. The first significant snow of the season is possible Wednesday over the mountains of California. Snow is also possible Wednesday for parts of Nevada and Utah. Get the latest from NWS Western Region Weather Forecast Offices. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:29:03 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov A series of disturbances will move out of the Gulf of Alaska over the next several days, bringing much colder and wetter weather conditions across a large area of the western U.S. The strongest and coldest system will move into southern Oregon and northern California late Tuesday and Wednesday. Get the latest from NWS Western Region Weather Forecast Offices. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:21:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov The National Weather Service website will be undergoing maintenance on Saturday 10/1 and Sunday 10/2. Some sites may not be available during this time. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:37:51 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov After a warm and dry September, a major storm will bring significant rains, snows to the higher mountains, much colder temperatures, and strong winds over the Western United States next week. Colder air moving in with the system should drop temperatures 15 to 30 degrees and bring the first major snow fall to the higher mountain peaks across the west. Moisture from a dissipating Tropical Depression Hilary will spread into Desert Southwest over the weekend ahead of this major system. Get the latest from NWS Western Region Weather Forecast Offices. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:37:04 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at16.php Satellite images indicate that Ophelia has strengthened and is now the fourth hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic season. At 5:00 p.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Ophelia was located near latitude 21.4 north, longitude 62.3 west, or about 770 miles south-southeast of Bermuda. Ophelia is moving toward the north-northwest at about 9 mph, A gradual turn to the north with an increase in forward speed should begin tonight and Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Ophelia is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:21:55 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/wrh/washington_coast_doppler_radar/ Building a Weather-Ready Nation requires partners and the latest science and technology. Today, with the help of Senator Maria Cantwell and others, the NWS is taking a step in that direction by commissioning a new coastal radar in Washington state that is going online a year ahead of schedule. The radar is positioned west of the Olympic Mountains to improve the detection of severe storms approaching Washington’s coast. The state-of-the-art Doppler radar is equipped with dual polarization, the latest enhancement in radar technology for civilian weather forecasting. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:10:26 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#OPHELIA At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 18.7 north, longitude 59.9 west, or about 215 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Ophelia is moving toward the north-northwest at about 3 mph, and this motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Data from an Air Force Reserve unit hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph, with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:22:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ At 5:00 a.m. EDT the center of Tropical Depression Ophelia was located near latitude 18.6 north, longitude 60.0 west, or about 205 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the northwest at about 3 mph. A turn to the north-northwest with an increase in forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with higher gusts. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe is moving west-northwestward over the eastern Atlantic, about 930 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands. Neither storm presents a threat to any U.S. land masses at this time. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:03:58 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#OPHELIA At 5:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Depression Ophelia was located near latitude 17.6 north and longitude 60.5 west, or about 175 east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest at about 5 mph. A gradual turn to the northwest and north-northwest is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 30 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and the depression could become a tropical storm by Wednesday. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:02:46 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ The remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia — currently a low pressure system centered a couple of hundred miles east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands — is producing a large area of showers and thunderstorms. Surface and satellite observations indicate that the system has a broad circulation and upper-level winds appear somewhat conducive for additional redevelopment as the low moves slowly northwestward during the next day or two. This system has a high chance — 80 percent — of regenerating into a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe continues to move northwestward — about 735 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands — with little change in strength. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:07:04 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Ophelia has degenerated to the point where it lacks sufficient organized, deep convection to be classified as a tropical cyclone and has become a remnant low pressure area a couple hundred miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Philippe, which formed during the weekend over the far eastern Atlantic, is located about 600 miles west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Philippe is moving toward the west-northwest at about 13 mph with maximum sustained winds near 60 mph. A turn toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple of days. Philippe poses no threat to land at this time. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:23:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php An upper-level low over the Ohio Valley is expected to bring a steady flow of tropical moisture up the Eastern Seaboard through the weekend. This enhanced moisture content, combined with a slow-moving frontal boundary, should lead to widespread rainfall across the eastern U.S. Flooding and flash flooding are possible from parts of North Carolina into lower New England, including major metropolitan areas such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Many regions hit hard by recent heavy precipitation events this month may see additional moderate to heavy rainfall. Flood and Flash Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are in effect from North Carolina northeastward into Massachusetts. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:13:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be likely across the eastern U.S. over the next several days, bringing the possibility of flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into southern New England. Remember, it takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most vehicles, so if you if you encounter a flooded roadway, Turn Around Don’t Drown®. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:15:53 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at16.php At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 13.4 north, longitude 47.0 west, or about 1,020 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands. Ophelia is moving toward the west at about 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue today, with a turn to the west-northwest expected on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Slow weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours due to strong upper-level winds. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:01:48 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#OPHELIA At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 12.7 north, longitude 41.8 west, or about 1,370 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Ophelia is moving toward the west at about 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 48 hours with some increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph, with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is possible during the next day or so. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:07:56 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ The low over the tropical Atlantic has finally coalesced about a single circulation center and has enough organized deep convection to be considered a tropical cyclone: Tropical Storm Ophelia, the 15th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the center of tropical storm Ophelia was located near latitude 12.2 north, longitude 40.1 west, or about 1,585 miles east-southeast of the northern Leeward Islands. Ophelia is moving toward the west at about 9 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 48 hours, with an increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or so. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:58:32 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110920_joplin.html Today, the National Weather Service released its final assessment report on the May 22 tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. The report identifies best practices and makes recommendations to help save more lives during future violent tornadoes. Most importantly, the assessment emphasizes that people must be prepared to take immediate action when a warning is issued. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:36:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Cloudiness and thunderstorms associated with a large low pressure system located about 1,500 miles east of the Windward Islands continue to show signs of organization. Environmental conditions are expected to remain conducive for a tropical depression to form later today or on Wednesday. This system has a high chance — 70 percent — of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves westward at 5-10 mph. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:35:57 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring a system in the Atlantic for possible tropical development. The system, a broad area of low pressure located about 1,550 miles east of the Windward Islands, continues to show signs of organization and has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, as it moves slowly westward. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:11:28 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring two systems in the Atlantic for possible tropical development. One system, about 900 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, has a low chance of significant development. The other system, an area of low pressure located about 1,450 miles east of the Windward Islands, continues to show signs of organization and has a high chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:45:33 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov Nine days after it reached tropical storm strength, Maria lost its tropical characteristics and became absorbed within a cold front northeast of Newfoundland Friday evening. While there are no active tropical cyclones in the Atlantic basin at this time, the potential remains for new systems to form, with two-and-a-half months left until the official end of hurricane season on November 30. Stay up-to-date by visiting the National Hurricane Center's website. Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:58:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Maria was located near latitude 42.6 north, longitude 58.2 west, or about 375 miles southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland. Maria is moving toward the northeast at about 45 mph. This general motion with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the day, followed by a turn toward the north-northeast and additional acceleration by tonight. The center of Maria should pass near or over extreme southeastern Newfoundland this afternoon. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph, with higher gusts, making Maria is a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Little change in strength is expected before Maria moves over southeastern Newfoundland later today. Some weakening is anticipated by tonight and Maria could be absorbed within a frontal zone by Saturday. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:10:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php On Thursday afternoon, satellite and radar images indicated that Maria had become a hurricane — the third on of the 2011 Atlantic season. At 800 pm EDT, the center of Hurricane Maria was located near latitude 36.8 north, longitude 65.0 west, or about 915 miles southwest of Cape Race, Newfoundland. Maria is moving toward the north-northeast at about 40 mph. This motion is expected to continue tonight, with a turn to the northeast at an even faster forward speed expected on Friday. The center of Maria is forecast to pass near or over the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph, with higher gusts, making Maria a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Additional strengthening is possible overnight before weakening likely begins later on Friday. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:24:01 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 30.9 north, longitude 67.8 west, or about 200 miles west-southwest of Bermuda. Maria is moving toward the north-northeast at about 26 mph. This motion is expected to continue today, with a turn to the northeast and an additional increase in forward speed expected on Friday. The center of Maria will quickly pass west of Bermuda later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, with higher gusts. There is a possibility that Maria will become a hurricane today, however weakening is forecast thereafter. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:17:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located to latitude 24.2 north, longitude 69.0 west, or about 275 miles east-northeast of the southeastern Bahamas. Maria is moving toward the north-northwest at about 10 mph and is forecast to turn to the north later today, with an increase in forward speed. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected on Thursday, with a further increase in forward speed. The center of Maria will pass west of Bermuda Thursday morning. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:16:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 67.9 west, or about 320 miles east of the southeastern Bahamas. Maria is moving toward the north-northwest at about 5 mph. This general motion is expected to continue today, with an increase in forward speed, followed by a gradual turn toward the north and a further increase in forward speed on Wednesday. Maria is expected to pass west of Bermuda on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Maria is expected to produce total rain accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches, over Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands through this evening. Wind gusts to tropical storm force are possible, especially over higher terrain, in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:15:31 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at14.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 20.7 north, longitude 67.3 west, or about 175 miles northwest of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Maria is moving toward the west at about 2 mph, though a faster motion toward the west-northwest is expected later today, followed by a turn toward the northwest and a further increase in forward speed by early Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:05:41 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#MARIA At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Maria was located near latitude 20.8 north, longitude 66.3 west. Maria is moving toward the northwest at near 9 mph. A gradual turn toward the north is expected during the next couple of days, with the center of Maria forecast to continue moving away from the islands of the northeastern Caribbean and pass well east of the southeastern Bahamas. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:43:59 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110908_lanina.html La Niña, which contributed to extreme weather around the globe during the first half of 2011, has re-emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean and is forecast to gradually strengthen and continue into winter. Today, forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center upgraded last month’s La Niña Watch to a La Niña Advisory. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:26:47 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/tropical_advisories.php?storm=LEE&adnum=28&dt=2011090815&status=remnants A combination of a stalled front, tropical moisture from the remnants of Lee, and a plume of moisture from Hurricane Katia has produced significant rain from Virginia to New York. As of 8:00 a.m. EDT, more than a foot of rain has fallen over some parts of Pennsylvania and New York during the past four days. Flooding continues in portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with many areas evacuating. In some cases, flooding could approach or exceed the severity of flooding from Agnes nearly 40 years ago. Heavy rain is expected to continue today, with Flash Flood and Flood Watches and Warnings posted from parts of Maryland and Virginia northward into New England. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected today, with isolated amounts of up to 6 inches possible. The rain may cause serious flash floods and mudslides, along with some road closures. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:09:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIAHPCAT3+shtml/060902.shtml NWS Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS) Web pages are currently experiencing significant performance issues. We are aware of the situation and are doing everything in our power to restore proper services as soon as possible. In the meantime, click on the "Details" link for the latest update on the remnants of Lee from the NWS Hdyrometeorological Prediction Center. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:07:45 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php A combination of a stalled front, tropical moisture from the remnants of Lee, and a plume of moisture from Hurricane Katia has produced significant rain from Virginia to New York. As of 8:00 a.m. EDT, more than a foot of rain has fallen over some parts of Pennsylvania and New York during the past four days. Flooding continues in portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with many areas evacuating. In some cases, flooding could approach or exceed the severity of flooding from Hurricane Agnes nearly 40 years ago. Heavy rain is expected to continue today, with Flash Flood and Flood Watches and Warnings posted from parts of Maryland and Virginia northward into New England. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected today, with isolated amounts of up to 6 inches possible. The rain may cause serious flash floods and mudslides, along with some road closures. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:15:58 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ The NWS Space Weather Prediction Center reports that two eruptions from the sun in the form of Coronal Mass Ejections, or CMEs, over the past 48 hours are expected to cause possibly short-lived minor geomagnetic storm activity, beginning late on September 9 and categorized as a G1 event on the NOAA Space Weather Scale for Geomagnetic Storms. The CMEs were accompanied by two Radio Blackouts, the most recent, a strong radio blackout, or R3 event, yesterday. These events are not expected to cause any noticeable disruptions to technology on Earth. SWPC continues to monitor the active region of the Sun which may still produce more solar flares. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:58:06 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/tropical_advisories.php?storm=LEE&adnum=23&dt=2011090709&status=td As of 5:00 a.m. EDT, there was no discernible surface circulation for Lee. The circulation of Lee over northern Georgia has been absorbed by a large-scale extratropical low centered near the Tennessee-Virginia border. Tropical moisture streaming up from the Atlantic Ocean continues to be lifted along a well-defined warm front across the Mid-Atlantic states, resulting in the formation of heavy rain in the central Appalachians into southern New England. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur in these locations over the next couple of days before the entire extratropical system slowly dissipates by the end of the week. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:45:38 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/tropical_advisories.php?storm=LEE&adnum=20&dt=2011090615&status=posttrop At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Lee was located near latitude 34.3 north and longitude 85.2 west, or about 60 miles northwest of Atlanta, Ga. Lee is now a post-tropical cyclone, which has been absorbed by a frontal system across the southeastern U.S. A well-defined frontal boundary extends northeastward from the low center through the southern Appalachians and off the coast of the northeast. The low center is expected to move northward into the southern Appalachians today. Tropical moisture will continue to stream northward ahead of the low center. As this moisture crosses the frontal boundary it will be lifted, resulting in extremely heavy rainfall in locations well in advance of the circulation center. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:31:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIAHPCAT3+shtml/060902.shtml Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is expected to continue causing flooding from the Tennessee Valley to New England, with very heavy rain and flash flooding expanding northeastward into the central Appalachian Mountains, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through early Thursday. Flash Flood Watches, Flood Watches, and Flood Advisories are in effect from parts of the Gulf Coast states northeastward through the Mid-Atlantic into New England. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:26:24 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov The NWS National Hurricane Center is currently issuing advisories on Hurricane Katia in the Atlantic and Tropical Storm Lee in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected to produce heavy rain over southern La., southern Miss., and southern Ala. through the weekend. For the latest advisories, watches and warnings related to these tropical systems, please visit the NHC website. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:00:29 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://community.fema.gov/connect.ti/READYNPM September is National Preparedness Month and to raise awareness, the National Weather Service is working closely with its partners, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies. The eighth annual NPM will kickoff this September, using the slogan: "A Time to Remember. A Time to Prepare." The campaign seeks to transform awareness into action by encouraging all Americans to take the necessary steps to ensure that their homes, workplaces and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of all kinds. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:37:03 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude 15.5 north, longitude 47.5 west, or about 1,050 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. Katia is moving toward the west near at 18 mph. A general motion toward the west-northwest and a decrease in forward speed are expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Katia is a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia could become a major hurricane this weekend. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:56:31 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude 15.2 north, longitude 45.9 west, or about 1,065 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Katia is moving toward the west near 20 mph. A general motion toward the west-northwest and a decrease in forward speed are expected during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Katia is a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia could become a major hurricane by the weekend. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:08:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php Katia has strengthened and is now a hurricane — the second one of the 2011 Atlantic season. At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Katia was located near latitude 15.0 north, longitude 44.4 west, or about 1,165 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Katia is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph and this motion, with a gradual slowing of forward speed, is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Katia is a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia could become a major hurricane by the weekend. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:59:58 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php At 5:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Katia was located near latitude 14.6 north, longitude 42.6 west, or about 1,285 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Katia is moving toward the west-northwest near 20 mph, and this motion with a gradual slowing of forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia is likely to become a hurricane tonight. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:54:59 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Katia was located near latitude 14.2 north, longitude 40.8 west, or about 1,100 miles west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Katia is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph and this motion with a gradual slowing of forward speed is expected over the next 48 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next day or two and Katia will probably become a hurricane today. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:34:16 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at12.php At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Katia was located near latitude 13.9 north, longitude 39.1 west, or about 985 miles west of the southernmost Cape Verde Islands. Katia is moving toward the west-northwest near 21 mph, and this general motion is expected to continue with a gradual decrease in forward speed during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph, with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Katia could become a hurricane later today. Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:56:47 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/ Flooding continues in New England, New York and New Jersey due to heavy rainfall from Hurricane Irene. Most rivers have crested or are expected to crest today, but flood and flash flood watches and warnings are still in effect. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:25:55 EDT nws.social.edia@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/tropical_advisories.php?storm=IRENE&adnum=37&dt=2011082915&status=remnants At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Irene was located near latitude 49.5 north, longitude 66.2 west, or about 191 mils north-northeast of Frenchville, Maine. The remnants of Irene will continue to move northeast with no additional rainfall expected across the United States. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with higher gusts. Flood Warnings are in effect for parts of the northern Mid-Atlantic into New England and High Wind Warnings are in effect for Northern Maine. This is the last public advisory issued by the NWS Hydrometeorological Prediction Center for this system. Please refer to your local NWS office for further information on this storm. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:50:24 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/tropical/tropical_advisories.php?storm=IRENE&adnum=36&dt=2011082909&status=remnants At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Irene was located near latitude 47.4 north, longitude 68.8 west, or about 100 miles northwest of Houlton, Maine. The remnants of Irene will continue to move away from the United States with rainfall gradually ending this morning. Flood warnings and high wind warnings are in effect for parts of the northern Mid-Atlantic into New England. For information specific to your area — including possible watches and warnings — please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service office. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:42:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php Flood effects from Irene and other impacts continue across the Mid-Atlantic coast and Northeastern states. Heavy rains from Irene have contributed to severe flooding and may cause life threatening flash floods that can persist for days even after the storm has departed. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:46:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Irene was located near latitude 42.7 north, longitude 72.8 west, or 65 miles south of Rutland, V.T. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 mph and this motion with a little faster forward speed is expected over the next day or so. On the current forecast track, the center of Irene will move over eastern Canada tonight and early Monday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph with higher gusts, mainly over or near the water well east of the center. Irene is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches from northeastern New York state northeastward through the northern portion of New England. These heavy rains are contributing to severe flooding and may cause life threatening flash floods. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:03:06 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 200 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Irene was located near latitude 42.2N longitude 73.2W, or about 15 miles south of Pittsfield Massachusetts. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 MPH and this motion with a little faster forward speed is expected over the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move over northern New England later this afternoon and over eastern Canada tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 MPH with higher gusts, mainly over water well east of the center. Irene is forecast to weaken and become a post-tropical cyclone by tonight. Irene is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 8 inches, from the northern portion of New York state northeastward through the western portion of New England. These rains, combined with heavy rains over the past few weeks, could cause widespread flooding and life-threatening flash floods. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:45:56 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 1100 AM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Irene was located near latitude 41.4N, longitude 73.7W, or about 10 miles west of Danbury Connecticut. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 MPH and this motion with a little faster forward speed is expected over the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move over northern New England later today and over eastern Canada tonight. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 MPH with higher gusts. Irene is forecast to weaken and become a post-tropical low by tonight. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:00:42 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php Reports from an Air Force hurricane hunter aircraft and National Weather Service Doppler radar indicate that the center of Irene moved over New York City around 900 AM EDT. Irene has weakened to a Tropical Storm and the estimated intensity at landfall was 65 MPH. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:13:45 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 800 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located by an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft and NOAA Doppler radar near latitude 40.3 North, longitude 74.1 West or about 40 miles south-southwest of New York City. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 25 MPH and this motion with a continued gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move near New York City this morning and move inland over southern New England by this afternoon. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 MPH with higher gusts. Irene is a Category One hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Near the coast the storm surge will be accompanied by large destructive and life-threatening waves. For information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office Sun, 28 Aug 2011 07:47:25 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 535 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Irene made landfall at Little Egg Inlet, New Jersey, or 10 miles East-Southeast of Atlantic City. Irene is moving toward the NNE near 18 mph and this motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move near or over the coast of New Jersey and over western Long Island this morning and move inland over southern New England by this afternoon. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 125 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 320 miles. For information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:56:41 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 500 am EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located by an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft and NOAA Doppler radar near latitude 39.2 north...longitude 74.5 west. Irene is moving toward the NNE near 18 mph and this motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move near or over the coast of New Jersey and over western Long Island this morning and move inland over southern New England by this afternoon. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 125 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 320 miles. La Guardia airport in New York City recently reported a sustained wind of 41 mph and a wind gust of 64 mph. For information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:57:48 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 200 am EDT...center of Hurricane Irene located near latitude 38.1 North...longitude 75.0 West. Irene moving toward NNE near 17 mph. This motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the forecast track the center of Irene will move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast this morning and move over southern New England by this afternoon. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph with higher gusts. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the mid-Atlantic coast and approaches New England today. Irene is a large tropical cyclone. Hurricane-force winds are located over a relatively small area east of the center. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 240 miles from the center. For information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sun, 28 Aug 2011 02:10:10 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 37.3 north, longitude 75.4 west, or 255 miles south-southwest of New York City. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 16 mph and this motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the current forecast track, the center of Irene will move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and Sunday morning and move over southern New England by Sunday afternoon. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale with winds near 80 mph with higher gusts. Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast and as it approaches New England on Sunday. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:54:23 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 9:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 36.9 north, longitude 75.6 west, or 100 miles south-southwest of Ocean City, M.D. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 16 mph and this motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the current forecast track, the center of Hurricane Irene will move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and then move over southern New England on Sunday. Irene is forecast to move into eastern Canada Sunday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast and as it approaches New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:52:01 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 7:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 36.5 north, longitude 75.8 west, or 35 miles southeast of Norfolk, V.A. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 16 mph and this motion accompanied by a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the current forecast track, the center of Irene will move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and move over southern New England on Sunday. Irene is forecast to move into eastern Canada Sunday night. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph with higher gusts. Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near over the Mid-Atlantic coast and as it approaches New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:52:53 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 36.2 north, longitude 76.0 west, or 50 miles south-southeast of Norfolk, V.A. Hurricane Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph and this motion accompanied by a faster forward speed is expected during the next day or so. On the current forecast track, the center of Irene will move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and then move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Hurricane Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast and as it approaches New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 16:56:53 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 2:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 35.5 north, longitude 76.3 west, or 95 miles south of Norfolk, V.A. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph and this north-northeastward motion is expected to continue during the next day or so. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and then move over the southern portions of the New England States on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph, with higher gusts. Slight weakening is forecast as Irene crosses eastern North Carolina, but Irene is forecast to remain at or near hurricane strength as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic states and as it approaches New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:06:08 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 35.2 north, longitude 76.4 west, or about 100 miles southwest of Cape Hatteras, N.C. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 15 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. The center of Irene is forecast to move across northeastern North Carolina this afternoon before moving near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 85 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category One hurricane. Slight weakening is forecast as Irene crosses eastern North Carolina, but Irene is forecast to remain near hurricane strength as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic states and approaches New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:58:54 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php National Weather Service Doppler indicates that the eye of Irene made landfall near Cape Lookout, North Carolina, around 7:30 a.m. EDT. The estimated intensity of Irene at landfall was 85 mph, making Irene a Category One hurricane. At 8:00 a.m. EDT the center of hurricane Irene was located near latitude 34.7 north, longitude 76.5 west. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 14 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. The center of Irene will move across eastern North Carolina today. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast tonight and move over southern New England on Sunday. Slight weakening is forecast as Irene crosses eastern North Carolina, but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the Mid-Atlantic states and New England. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS office. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:43:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 AM EDT ... Center of Hurricane Irene located near latitude 34.1 north...longitude 76.5 west. Irene moving toward NNE near 14 mph. This motion expected to continue for next 24 hours. On forecast track...the center of Irene will make landfall in eastern North Carolina during the next few hours and then move across eastern North Carolina. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over mid-Atlantic coast tonight and move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph...with higher gusts. Irene is category one on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Little change in strength expected before Irene reaches coast of North Carolina. Irene is expected to remain near the threshold of category one and category two strength. Some weakening expected after Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina...but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves near or over the mid-Atlantic states and New England. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:05:47 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 300 am EDT ... Center of Irene located by AF Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft and NOAA radar near latitude 33.7 North ... longitude 76.5 West. Irene moving toward the NNE near 14 mph. Motion is expected to continue today. Core of hurricane will approach coast of NC during next several hours and pass near or over NC coast later this morning. Irene forecast to move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast tonight and over southern New England on Sunday. Data from aircraft indicate maximum sustained winds decreased to near 90 mph with higher gusts. Irene is category one hurricane on Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Little change in strength expected before Irene reaches coast of NC. Irene expected to remain near the threshold of category one and category two strength. Some weakening expected after Irene reaches the coast of NC, but Irene forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves along the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:10:12 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 1:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 33.1 north, longitude 76.5 west. Irene is moving toward the NNE near 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue today. On the forecast track ... the core of the hurricane will approach the coast of North Carolina during the next several hours and pass near or over the North Carolina coast later this morning. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast tonight and move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph ...160 km/h...with higher Gusts. Irene is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. No significant change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. Some weakening is expected after that...but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves along the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. See your local NWS office for details on impacts. Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:14:23 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 11:00 p.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 32.6 north, longitude 76.9 west. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight and Saturday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina coast Saturday morning. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night and move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category 2 hurricane. No significant change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. Some weakening is expected after that but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves along the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S. please monitor products issued by local NWS offices. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:12:09 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 8:00 PM EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 32.1 north, longitude 77.2 west. Irene is moving toward the north-northeast near 14 mph and this general motion is expected to continue tonight and early Saturday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina coast on Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night and move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category 2 hurricane. Little change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. Some weakening is expected after that, but Irene is forecast to remain a hurricane as it moves along the Mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:12:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 p.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 31.7 north, longitude 77.4 west. Irene is moving toward the north near 14 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected tonight or early Saturday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina coast on Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night and move over southern New England on Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Two hurricane. Little change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. Some weakening is expected after that, but Irene is expected to remain a hurricane as it moves along the Mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:17:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 2:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 31.2 north, longitude 77.5 west. Irene is moving toward the north near 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the NNW should begin by Saturday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina Coast Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Two hurricane. Little change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. Some weakening is expected after that, but Irene is expected to remain a hurricane as it moves along the Mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday. Irene is a large tropical cyclone. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 90 miles and tropical storm force winds 290 miles from the center. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:13:40 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/organization.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 30.7 north, longitude 77.3 west. Irene is moving toward the north near 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue today. A gradual turn toward the north-northeast should begin by Saturday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to pass well off the coast of Georgia today, approach the coast of north Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina coast Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 105 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Little change in strength is forecast before Irene reaches the coast of North Carolina. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:19:03 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 30.0 north, longitude 77.3 west. Irene is moving toward the north near 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual turn toward the north-northeast. The core of the hurricane is forecast to pass well off the coast of northeastern Florida today, approach the coast of North Carolina tonight and pass near or over the North Carolina coast Saturday. The hurricane is forecast to move near or over the Mid-Atlantic coast Saturday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 110 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Two hurricane. Some re-intensification is possible today and Irene is expected to be near the threshold between category two and three as it reaches the North Carolina coast. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:01:38 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 28.3 north, longitude 77.3 west. Irene is moving toward the north near 14 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual turn toward the north-northeast. Irene is forecast to continue moving away from the northwestern Bahamas and the core of the hurricane will pass well offshore of the East Coast of central and northern Florida early Friday. The hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some strengthening is possible on Friday. Irene is a large tropical cyclone. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:02:43 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 27.0 north, longitude 77.3 west. Irene is moving toward the north-northwest near 14 mph. This motion is expected to continue through tonight with a turn toward the north by early Friday. The core of Irene is forecast to move north of the northwestern Bahamas tonight and pass well offshore of the east coast of central and north Florida tonight and early Friday. The hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some strengthening is possible tonight and Friday. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:22:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 2:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 26.5 north, longitude 77.2 west. Irene is moving toward the NNW near 14 mph. This motion is expected to continue through tonight with a turn toward the north by early Friday. The core of the hurricane is forecast to move north of the northwestern Bahamas later today and pass well offshore of the East Coast of central and north Florida tonight and early Friday. The hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane. Some strengthening is possible today and tonight. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for north of Surf City, N.C., to the N.C.-Va. border. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for north of Edisto Beach, SC, to Surf City, NC. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS office. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:29:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 11:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 25.9 north, longitude 76.8 west. Irene is moving toward the NNW near 13 mph and this motion is expected to continue through tonight, with a turn toward the north by early Friday. Irene is forecast to continue moving over the northwestern Bahamas today and pass well offshore of the east coast of central and north Florida tonight and early Friday. The hurricane is forecast to approach the coast of North Carolina on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane. Some strengthening is possible today and tonight. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for north of Surf City, N.C., to the N.C.-Va. Border. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for north of Edisto Beach, S.C., to Surf City, N.C. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:01:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 8:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 25.5 north, longitude 76.5 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected today, followed by a turn toward the north by early Friday. Irene is forecast to continue to move over the northwestern Bahamas today and pass well offshore of the east coast of central and north Florida tonight and early Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane. Some strengthening is expected today and tonight. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for north of Surf City, N.C., to the N.C.-Va. border, including the Pamlico, Albemarle and Currituck Sounds. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for north of Edisto Beach, S.C., to Surf City, N.C. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S., please monitor products issued by your local NWS forecast office. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:58:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 5:00 a.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 24.6 north, longitude 76.2 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. A turn toward the north-northwest is expected today, followed by a turn toward the north by early Friday. The core of Irene is forecast to continue to move over the northwestern Bahamas today, and pass well offshore of the east coast of central and north Florida tonight and early Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some strengthening is expected today and tonight. A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the North Carolina coast from north of Surf City to the North Carolina-Virginia border, including the Pamlico, Albermarle and Currituck Sounds. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued from north of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:28:56 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 8:00 pm EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 23.5 north, longitude 75.0 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the north-northwest and then toward the north is expected Thursday and Thursday night. Irene is forecast to move across the central Bahamas tonight and over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category 3 hurricane. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Irene could become a Category 4 hurricane by Thursday. Interests from the Carolinas northward through New England should monitor the progress of Irene. For storm information specific to your area in the U.S. — including possible inland watches and warnings — please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:27:30 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 5:00 pm EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 23.1 north and longitude 74.7 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the north-northwest and then north are expected Thursday and Thursday night. On the forecast track, the core of Irene will move across the southeastern and central Bahamas tonight and over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Irene could become a Category Four hurricane by Thursday. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:38:25 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 2:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 22.7 north, longitude 74.3 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the north-northwest and then north is expected Thursday and Thursday night. Irene is forecast to move across the southeastern and central Bahamas through tonight and over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Data from an air force reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next day or so and Irene could become a category four hurricane by Thursday. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:51:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 11:00 AM EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 22.4 north, longitude 73.9 west. Irene is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight. A turn toward the north-northwest and then north are expected Thursday and Thursday night. Irene is forecast to move across the southeastern and central Bahamas through tonight and over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category Three hurricane, and some additional strengthening is forecast during the day or so and Irene could become a Category Four hurricane by Thursday. The NHC forecast track has shifted to the east slightly, but there is there is some question as to whether or not Irene continues on a north-northeast heading or turns back toward the north beyond 2-3 days out and it is important not to focus on specific forecast points 3-5 days out. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:10:11 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml#IRENE At 8:00 a.m. EDT the eye of hurricane Irene was located near latitude 21.9 north, longitude 73.3 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph though a gradual turn toward the northwest is expected later today. Irene is forecast to move across the southeastern and central Bahamas today and over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Data from an air force reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 115 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the day. The current forecast track brings the center of a somewhat-weakened Irene just off the Va./N.C. coast on Sunday morning and over New England by Monday morning, although it is important not to focus on the exact forecast track, especially several days out. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:05:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 500 AM EDT the eye of Hurricane Irene was located about 370 miles southeast of Nassau. Movement was toward the west-northwest near 9 MPH. A gradual turn toward the northwest is expected on Wednesday. On the forecast track the core of Irene will move across the southeastern and central Bahamas today. Maximum sustained winds were near 110 MPH with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast and Irene will likely become a major hurricane later today. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:00:59 EDT ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/at00lqe6x3.php#details The U.S. Geological Survey reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake was felt across much of the Mid-Atlantic region Tuesday afternoon at 151 PM EDT. The epicenter was located 5 miles south-southwest from Mineral, VA, or 38 miles northwest from Richmond, VA, or 84 miles southwest from Washington, DC Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:48:59 EDT ronald.c.jones@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 11:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was near latitude 20.5 north, longitude 71.0 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph. This general motion is expected to continue through tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest on Wednesday. The core of Irene will move near or over the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight, be near the central Bahamas early Wednesday and near or over the northwestern Bahamas on Thursday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Irene could become a major hurricane by Wednesday. The current forecast track brings Irene to the Carolinas by early Saturday and to the Delmarva Peninsula by early Sunday, although it is important not to focus on the exact forecast track, especially at days 4 and 5. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:54:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at09.php At 8:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 20.6 north, longitude 70.6 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph and this general motion is expected to continue through tonight, followed by a turn toward the northwest on Wednesday. The core of Irene is forecast to pass to the north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti this morning and be near or over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and the central Bahamas early Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 100 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Irene could become a major hurricane later today or on Wednesday. The current forecast track brings Irene to the Carolinas sometime late Saturday or early Sunday, although it is important not to focus on the exact forecast track, especially at days 4 and 5. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:17:30 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE At 11:00 p.m. EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located by an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft near latitude 19.9 north, longitude 69.2 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph, and this motion is expected to continue through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the northwest Tuesday night and Wednesday. On the forecast track, the core of Irene will move just to the north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti tonight, near or over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Tuesday, and near the central Bahamas early Wednesday. Data from the hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 100 mph with higher gusts. Irene is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Irene could become a major hurricane on Tuesday. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:16:55 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE At 8:30 PM EDT, the center of Hurricane Irene was located by an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft near latitude 19.7 north, longitude 68.7 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph. A motion toward the west-northwest with a slight increase in forward speed is expected tonight and Tuesday. On the forecast track, the core of Irene will move just to the north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti tonight, near or over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Tuesday, and near the central Bahamas early Wednesday. Data from the hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 100 mph with higher gusts. Irene is a category two hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Irene could become a major hurricane on Tuesday. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:04:12 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml?#IRENE At 5:00 p.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was estimated to be near latitude 19.5 north, longitude 68.6 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph and this motion — with a small decrease in forward speed — is expected to continue tonight and on Tuesday. On this track, the core of Irene will be moving just to the north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti tonight, near or over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Tuesday and near the central Bahamas early Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, though strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Irene could be near major hurricane strength as it moves over the central Bahamas. Although it is still too early to be certain, the latest model guidance trend continues to lessen the threat to south Florida but increases the threat to the Carolinas. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:09:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE The tropical storm warning for Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra has been discontinued. At 2:00 p.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 19.3 north, longitude 68.1 west. Irene is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 to 48 hours. On this track the core of Irene will be moving just to the north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti today, near or over the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Tuesday and near the central Bahamas early Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is forecast to become a major hurricane (with wind speeds in excess of 110 mph) by Thursday morning. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:56:49 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE The Tropical Storm Warning for the U.S. Virgin Islands has been discontinued. A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra. As of 11:00 a.m. EDT the center of Hurricane Irene was located near latitude 19.2 north, longitude 67.5 west, with the storm currently moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph. This motion is expected to continue during the next 24 to 48 hours, with the core of Irene passing just to the north of Hispaniola later today and early Tuesday and reach the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas late Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Based on the latest model guidance, the official track forecast has been shifted to the east, but still remains slightly west of the model consensus. Although it is too early to be certain, the current guidance lessens the threat to south Florida. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:08:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl#contents The hurricane warning for Puerto Rico, Vieques and Culebra has been replaced with a tropical storm warning. Data from an air force reconnaissance aircraft indicate that the center of Hurricane Irene is moving away from Puerto Rico on a west-northwest track with a forward speed of about 14 mph. This general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days, with the center of Irene continuing to move away from the north coast of Puerto Rico this morning and approaching the northern coast of the Dominican Republic later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. The current forecast track that could bring Irene to the east coast of Florida or coastal Georgia by the end of the week. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:09:08 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/085712.shtml?hwind120#contents Irene strengthened this morning over Puerto Rico, becoming the first hurricane of 2011 Atlantic season. As of 6:00 a.m. EDT the center of hurricane Irene was located north of the coast of Puerto Rico and moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Irene is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours, as Irene moves closer to the Bahamas on a track that could bring it to the east coast of Florida as early as Friday morning or coastal Georgia as early as Saturday morning. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:43:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110817_weatherready.html NOAA is launching a comprehensive initiative to build a “Weather-ready” nation to make America safer by saving more lives and protecting livelihoods as communities across the country become increasingly vulnerable to severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar storms that threaten electrical and communication systems. Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:55:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/redesign/ The National Weather Service is proposing a design refresh of the NWS website http://www.weather.gov. The proposed design refresh is the beginning of a phased effort to update the NWS Web presence and improve customer access to information and services. The goal of this first phase is to improve content organization, navigation, look and feel, functionality, and usability of Weather.gov. Through September 12 you may view mockups and submit comments on the proposed design refresh of the Weather.gov website. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:17:08 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ Things are heating up in the Atlantic as we approach the peak of hurricane season. Be sure to keep up-to-date with the latest forecasts, advisories, watches and warnings from the NWS National Hurricane Center. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:16:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?5-daynl#contents Tropical Storm Franklin formed early Saturday morning in the open waters of the Atlantic and currently poses no threat to land. With gradual weakening forecast, Franklin is expected to lose tropical characteristics by Sunday night. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:46:41 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml?#SIX At 5:00 PM EDT, The center of Tropical Depression Six was located about 26 miles north of Bermuda. The depression is moving toward the east-northeast — away from the United States and Bermuda — at about 16 mph. This general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 36 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast and the depression could become a tropical storm tonight or Saturday. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:56:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml The NWS National Hurricane Center has increased the likelihood that one of the four systems it’s currently monitoring in the Atlantic could develop into a tropical or subtropical cyclone. The well-defined low pressure system is located about 200 miles north of Bermuda and has become much better organized over the past several hours. Additional development is possible tonight or Saturady before it merges with a frontal system. NHC now says this system as a high chance — 60% — of becoming a tropical or subtropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:03:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml The NWS National Hurricane Center has identified four areas of potential tropical cyclone development in the Atlantic basin. The four areas are located between the southern Cape Verde Islands and just west-northwest of Bermuda. Each system has either a low (20%) or medium (30-40%) chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:18:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml The NWS National Hurricane Center has identified a tropical wave about 650 miles west of the southern Cape Verde Islands, moving west at 10 to 15 mph. Conditions appear favorable for gradual development over the next several days. The system has a medium chance — 30 percent — of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:11:46 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Severe weather is possible today for portions of the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, bringing the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds and hail from eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas into western Alabama and Tennessee. Meanwhile, Heat Warnings and Advisories are still in effect across parts of the South, mainly in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:18:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110808_julystats.html Persistent, scorching heat in the central and eastern regions of the United States shattered long-standing daily and monthly temperature records last month, making it the fourth warmest July on record nationally, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:09:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc1.html Hot and humid conditions are expected across parts of the southern Plains and into the Southeast through Tuesday. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Kansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Heat Advisories in effect elsewhere across parts of the southern Plains, Gulf Coast states, and the Southeast. High temperatures, combined with high humidity levels, are expected to create heat index values generally between 105 to 115 degrees during the afternoon hours. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:10:11 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110804_update_atlantichurricaneoutlook.html NOAA's National Weather Service released the Atlantic hurricane season outlook today, upping the number of expected storms: 14 to 19 named storms, including 7 to 10 hurricanes, of which 3 to 5 could be major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5). Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:05:44 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at05.php Tropical Storm Emily continues its track north through the Caribbean and may affect the U.S. this weekend. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for Puerto Rico, Viequez, Culebra, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, Southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands. Emily is expected to turn toward the northwest with little change in forward speed later today. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:04:09 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at05.php Tropical Storm Emily to impact the Caribbean. A tropical storm warning is in effect for: Desirade, Les Saintes, and Marie Galante, Guadeloupe...Vieques and Culebra, Puerto Rico...and the Dominican Republic. Track forecasts call for the storm to begin moving over Cuba toward southern Florida later in the week. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:46:25 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The heat wave baking the Central and Eastern U.S. last month claims more records...It was the warmest month ever recorded in Washington, D.C. (84.5) Oklahoma City (89.2) and Wichita Falls (92.9). The heat is on again this week in the Southern/Central Plains. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:43:17 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd The heat wave baking the Central U.S. this month claims two more records...It was the warmest month ever recorded in Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls. The OKC average monthly temperature for July was 89.2 degrees. The Wichita Falls average for July was 92.9. The heat continues this week in the Southern/Central Plains. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:29:24 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at04.php For the latest updates this weekend on weather events across the country, including tropical cyclones, check out NOAAWatch. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:40:47 EDT http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bro/ Tropical storm conditions are expected in south Texas by late today. A storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1 to 2 feet above ground level, mainly along the immediate coast near and to the northeast of where the center makes landfall. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and damaging waves. Don is expected to produce some badly needed rain accumulations of 3 to 5 inches from the central Texas coast westward into south central Texas, with possible isolated maximum amounts of 7 inches. But beware of flash flooding. Here's the latest from our Brownsville Weather Forecast Office. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:36:50 EDT http://www.noaawatch.gov/2011/tc_at04.php A tropical storm watch is in effect for Texas coast from the mouth of the Rio Grande northward to west of San Luis pass. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area...generally within 48 hours. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:28:26 EDT http://nwsrearch.ideascale.com/ Only 5 days remain to provide comments and suggestions for the Data Dissemination Re-architecture effort. This is your opportunity to tell the NWS how we can better support the data dissemination needs of your current and future product and services. The National Weather Service needs your comments and suggestions as it assesses improvements to its data dissemination architecture. The user requirements gathering phase ends July 31. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:06:54 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html The heat wave continues in the Central U.S. with warnings and advisories in effect for many cities…heat indices are expected to be between 100 to 115 degrees. Record high temps set this weekend. Newark, New Jersey...108, Dulles Airport, Virginia...105, Hartford, Connecticut...103, JFK Airport, NY 102. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:49:56 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect for much of the central U.S. and Ohio Valley, as well as areas from the eastern Carolinas northward into the New York City area. Hot temperatures, combined with the oppressive humidity levels, will create heat index values between 105 to 120 degrees during the afternoon hours. All-time record high temperatures were set on Friday in Newark, N.J. (108°F) and Dulles, Va. (105°F) and tied in Bridgeport, Conn. (103°F). High temperatures near 100 degrees will be possible Saturday across much of the Mid-Atlantic States and into southeast U.S. A general cooling trend can be expected for Sunday and Monday with a return to near average conditions for late July. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:11:29 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml While parts of the Midwest are enjoying some relief from the deadly heat wave, the oppressive heat and humidity remain in place for parts of the central and southern Plains and Ohio Valley and are intensifying across much of the eastern U.S. Excessive Heat Warnings and/or Heat Advisories remain in effect from Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and extreme northern Texas eastward into Ohio and Kentucky, as well as along the East Coast from Georgia to Maine. Heat index values will range from 105-115+ today from Boston to New York, Philadelphia, Washington, and Richmond, affecting millions of people along the I-95 corridor. If you are in an area affected by the extreme heat, understand the warnings signs of heat-related illnesses and take precautions to protect yourself, your family or any elderly neighbors. Reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:43:51 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html The dangerous heat wave continues across much of the central and eastern United States, with excessive heat and humidity expected to expand into the Ohio Valley and East Coast states for the remainder of the week. The highest heat index values are expected across parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, where they are forecast to be between 105 and 115 degrees through Friday, with locally higher values possible. Excessive Heat Watches, Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect over much of the central U.S., Ohio Valley and from the Carolinas northward into New England. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:09:52 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php After several days of deadly heat and humidity as many as 22 people have died. Excessive Heat Watches and Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect for a large, contiguous area of the central United States. Above-normal temperatures are expected to last the next couple of weeks over much of the eastern half of the United States. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:48:09 EDT http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html After several days of deadly heat and humidity — with as many as 13 fatalities potentially related to the heat wave in the Midwest — relief will finally come later today and tomorrow in the form of a cold front currently moving across Montana, which will significantly drop temperatures across the north central U.S. for the rest of the week, though locations across the central and southern Plains and parts of the Midwest will not see much change from the extended period of heat. The heat wave has also begun to expand eastward, and temperatures in the mid-90s will be possible across the Mid-Atlantic states today. High temperatures will near 100 degrees tomorrow across much of the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the southeast. These triple-digit temperatures are forecast to remain in place across the eastern U.S. through Saturday before cooling off slightly to the mid-90s by Sunday. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:17:08 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/cgi-bin/nwsexit.pl?url=http://nwsrearch.ideascale.com/ The National Weather Service needs your comments and suggestions as it assesses improvements to its data dissemination architecture. User requirements gathering phase ends July 31 and this is your opportunity to better inform the NWS of your current and future product and service needs. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:56:29 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html The heat wave that has been affecting much of the central U.S. continues to produce dangerous levels of heat and humidity from the Dakotas to Texas and eastward into the Ohio Valley. Heat index values as high as 131°F were reported yesterday and excessive heat watches, warnings and heat advisories are in effect today for a large portion of the central U.S., with temperatures in many locations exceeding 90 degrees, but feeling like 100-110 degrees or higher with the high humidity factored in. The large area of high pressure responsible for the excessive heat will expand eastward over the next several days, with high temperatures in the mid to upper-90s reaching the Mid-Atlantic states by tomorrow, and nearing 100 degrees by Thursday across the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Southeast. Excessive heat is forecast to grip most of the eastern half of the country — with the exception of the Northeast and southern Florida — through at least the weekend. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:39:14 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc5.html The dangerous heat wave continues over the central United States and is expected to expand eastward during the week. Heat index values in the triple digits are forecast across a large portion of the Midwest today, making it feel like 100 to 110 degrees or higher during the afternoon hours. The large area of high pressure responsible for the heat will expand eastward by midweek, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s in the Mid-Atlantic states as early as Wednesday. Further out, this dome of high pressure is forecast to dominate most of the eastern and central U.S. — bringing excessive heat to much of the eastern half of the country except for the Northeast and southern Florida — through the end of next week. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:00:08 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/om/heat/index.shtml#safety A combination of very hot temperatures and high humidity has created dangerous conditions across much of the central U.S., with heat index values as high as 126°F reported in parts of the Upper Midwest so far. Excessive heat watches, warnings and advisories remain in effect for a large portion of the Central U.S. Temperatures will feel like 100-110 degrees or higher in many locations during the afternoon hours and will remain high at night, offering no relief from the heat. In some places, the nighttime lows will exceed the normal daytime high temperatures. The dangerous heat wave will spread eastward during the coming week, with heat index values approaching or exceeding 100°F by mid-week for many locations across the eastern seaboard, including Washington, D.C. Heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States, so take precautions if you are in an affected area and be sure to check on family, friends and elderly neighbors. Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:08:00 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heat_index.shtml The stage is being set for a massive heat wave to develop into next week as a large area of high pressure is anticipated to circulate hot and humid air over much of the central and eastern U.S. Maximum heat index values of at least 100°F are likely across much of this area by the middle of next week, with heat index values in excess of 110°F possible over portions of these areas. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:47:09 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd From the southern Plains to the Atlantic coast conditions will remain dangerously hot through at least the end of the work week. Hot daytime temperatures combined with exceptionally humid air from the Gulf will continue to impact the region where many heat related illnesses and several heat related deaths have already occurred. If you work or spend time outside in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to avoid heat-related stress or illness. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:42:04 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/hpcdiscussions.php?disc=pmdspd Excessive heat continues over much of the eastern half of the United States. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect from parts of Texas and Oklahoma eastward across the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the Gulf Coast states, southeastern United States, and Mid-Atlantic. Air Quality Alerts are also in effect across the eastern U.S., including in parts of New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:07:02 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php Hot and humid conditions across a large portion of the central U.S. are creating a very dangerous situation. Temperatures near 100 degrees are expected in the central and southern plains and middle and lower Mississippi Valley today. Heat index values will top 115 degrees in some places and a wide swath of heat advisories, heat watches and excessive heat warnings have already been issued. The excessive heat is expected to continue through Tuesday across much of this area. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:11:56 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/ 96 locations are expected to be in flood during the weekend forecast period. See the latest national significant flood outlook for more details. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:31:24 EDT http://www.srh.noaa.gov/smg/smgwx.htm Track the latest weather situation for the historic and final space shuttle launch. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to be in space for nearly two weeks. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:43:22 EDT http://www.crh.noaa.gov/moriver/ As flooding continues along the Missouri River, the NWS Central Region Headquarters has created a Lower Missouri River Flooding Summary Page to provide one-stop access to the latest flood states, ranges of flows and long-range stage forecasts for various points along the river. Additionally, the map on the page can be overlaid with 24- and 48-hour observed precipitation imagery, as well as lower- and higher-flow estimates. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:24:28 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/psr/pns/2011/July/DustStorm.php Historic dust storm moved through a large part of Arizona during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 5. Follow updates from our Phoenix Weather Forecast Office. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:10:35 EDT http://www.weather.gov/com/stratplan/ The National Weather Service is pleased to announce that its new Strategic Plan is now complete and available online. The NWS Strategic Plan provides a strategic framework that will guide our organization and investment over the next decade and is centered around the concept of a Weather-Ready Nation, which is defined as one in which "society is prepared for and responds to weather-dependent events." Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:29:15 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/cgi-bin/nwsexit.pl?url=http://nwsrearch.ideascale.com/ The National Weather Service is assessing improvements to its service delivery architecture. We're in user requirements gathering phase and we're requesting comments to better inform the NWS of user's current and future service needs. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:21:05 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php Heat advisories and/or warnings are in effect today for a large portion of the central U.S., from northern Minnesota to southern Oklahoma, with high temperatures this afternoon forecast from the 90s to 105 and heat index values as high as 110. Temperatures will be as much as 10-20 degrees above normal, nearing record levels in some locations. If you work or spend time outside in an area under a heat advisory or warning, take precautions to avoid heat-related stress or illness. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening, know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:26:04 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#ARLENE The National Hurricane Center has begun issuing advisories on newly-formed Tropical Storm Arlene, the first named storm of the 2011 Atlantic season. As of 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday, Arlene was located about 280 miles east-southeast of Tampico, Mexico, and moving to the west-northwest at 7 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Arlene is expected to produce total rainfall accumulations of 4 to 8 inches over the Mexican states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz, with possible isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches over mountainous terrain. These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and landslides. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:37:38 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/gtwo_atl.shtml The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical weather outlook indicating a 50 percent chance of a broad area of low pressure currently over the Bay of Campeche becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves west-northwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour. An Air Force reserve unit hurricane hunter plane is scheduled to investigate the area this afternoon if necessary. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:16:52 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/abq/ The wind-driven Las Conchas wildfire has forced the closure of the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, as well as the evacuation of about 100 people. U.S. Forest Service officials said that the fire has burned at least six square miles and was threatening buildings, power lines and natural gas lines. The fire has come within about one mile to the southwest of the government laboratory. High temperatures, low humidity and high wind are contributing to o the intense fire behavior and rapid fire growth. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:21:37 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/ Flood waters continue to increase into Minot, N.D., with about 15-20% of the city inundated with water and flood waters expected to increase in the coming days. About 12,000 residents have been evacuated from the previously-identified flood zones. Officials are considering additional evacuations as projections worsen. Water is flowing toward Minot from Canada faster than ever, due to record water levels upstream. The current forecast is for the crest to reach between 1,564 and 1,565 feet above sea level sometime during the overnight hours of June 25-26, and continuing through June 30. This crest would be more than 6 feet above record flood stage, and 9 feet above major flood stage. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:11:02 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/rfc/rfc.php The levees in the City of Minot, N.D., continue to overtop with Souris River waters, with evacuations underway. The levees will continue to be overtopped as river levels continue to rise, with the river forecast to exceed historical record levels early Friday and crest on Sunday. Souris River levels throughout Minot are likely to fluctuate until water has filled the storage behind the levees. Meanwhile, evacuations are also underway in nearby Burlington, N.D., where the Souris River is overtopping its levees. The Missouri River also continues to rise, and levee breaches are a major concern in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. Interstate 29 has been shut down in several locations in Iowa and Missouri. Every bridge crossing from St. Joseph, Mo., to Omaha, Neb., has been closed. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:23:49 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/ Flood control measures along the Souris River in North Dakota have reached their limit, and flooding is occurring in Minot, N.D. Flooded areas are expected to be inundated for several months. Earlier today, the Minot Emergency Operations Center reported levees beginning to over top in parts of Minot. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered along the Souris river through a significant portion of the city, affecting up to 12,000 people. The National Weather Service office in Bismark, N.D., issued a Flash Flood warning this morning and stated that those in the mandatory evacuation zones need to move to higher ground now. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:57:04 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=bis&wwa=flash%20flood%20warning The National Weather Service in Bismarck, N.D., has issued a flash flood warning for levee overtopping in east-central Ward County in north-central North Dakota. The Minot, N.D., emergency operations center has reported levees beginning to overtop in parts of Minot. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered along the Souris River through parts of Minot. Those in the mandatory evacuation zones should be moving to higher ground now. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:20:13 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/bis/ Record-breaking flooding on the Souris River near Minot, N.D., has forced the ordered evacuation of 12,000 residents. Levee protection in the city of Minot averages a height of 1,558 feet, with some low spots between 1,556 and 1,558 feet. Based on no additional rainfall, no unexpected changes in upstream releases, and no unforeseen breaches or failures of levees, the current forecast suggests the 1,556 foot level will be reached sometime this afternoon and that the record level of 1,558 feet will be broken, fully overtopping the levees by Thursday morning. Meanwhile, in Williston, N.D., the Missouri River is at 30.6 feet, 2.5 feet above the previous record, with only 1.5 feet remaining before the levee protecting Williston becomes overtopped. The current forecast has the river cresting and falling to 30 feet by tomorrow afternoon. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:12:15 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=bis&gage=mion8&view=1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1&toggles=10,7,8,2,9,15,6&type=0 The levee system protecting Minot, N.D., from flooding along the Souris River is threatened. A large-scale mandatory evacuation of the city has begun and is to be completed by Wednesday at 10 PM CDT. On June 25-26, the Souris River at Minot-Broadway Bridge is expected to be 5 feet above the record stage, which was set on January 1, 1881. All city bridges will be closed except for the Broadway Bridge. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:36:01 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 350 reports of severe weather on Monday. Most of severe weather occurred across the central and southern Plains and the Mid-Mississippi Valley. There were 43 reports of tornadoes, including at least 37 tornado reports in northwest Kansas and southern Nebraska Monday afternoon and evening. There are no reports of fatalities or serious injuries, although damage reports indicate structural damage to some homes, vehicles and farm equipment, as well as downed power lines. Severe thunderstorms are possible today across the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and the Middle and Lower Mississippi Valleys. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:14:51 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/index.php?stage=7 Flood control measures along the Souris River in North Dakota have reached their limit, and nothing more can be done to hold back the impending flood waters in portions of the Dakotas. The river is expected to be at 1,563 feet above sea level on June 26-27, or 5 feet above the record stage set on January 1, 1881. Predictions of 1.5 to 2 inches of rain or more over the next 24 hours are threatening the levee system protecting Minot, North Dakota. Meanwhile, the Missouri River is overtopping at least two levees in Nebraska and Missouri causing levee erosion and posing a risk of flash flooding. Recreational boating in portions of Missouri River is being restricted. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:26:05 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/firewx/main.php Strong southwest winds and single digit relative humidity have caused difficult firefighting conditions for fire crews on both the Wallow and Monument fires in eastern Arizona. The Wallow Fire has burned more than 511,000 acres and is 51% contained. Evacuations remain in effect for the communities of Sunrise, Greer and Blue River, Ariz. Southwest winds have pushed the fire into far western New Mexico, threatening the town of Luna. Meanwhile, strong southwest winds have also pushed the Monument Fire further into the wildland urban interface just south of Sierra Vista, Ariz., limiting the ability of fire agencies to utilize aircraft to help stop the blaze. High pressure will build into the western U.S. this week, resulting in lighter winds and warmer temperatures. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 05:07:07 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://radar.srh.noaa.gov/fire/ The Wallow Fire continues to burn in Arizona and New Mexico, consuming 487,016 acres. The U.S. Forest Service reports the fire is now 29 percent contained. Fire officials said the town of Alpine, Ariz., would remain evacuated for at least the next few days. Meanwhile, in Custer County, Colo., residents of a dozen homes north of Westcliffe were asked to evacuate Thursday ahead of advancing flames from the Duckett Fire, which has burned 2,969 acres and remains 10 percent contained. Wildfires are also burning in Georgia. The Honey Prairie Complex, Racepond Fire, and Sweat Farm Again Fire are all burning across southern Georgia. No structures have been burned. There is a high danger for wildfires today for west and northwest Texas, southwestern Oklahoma, portions of southern Colorado, and northern and eastern Arizona and New Mexico. Red Flag Warnings are in effect for parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:28:43 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/ Record flooding is occurring on the Fox River at Wayland, Mo. The river crested early on June 15 at 23 feet, and is now falling. Major flooding continues on the Des Moines River at Saint Francisville, Iowa, which crested at around 26 feet on June 15, and is expected on the La Moine River at Colmar, Ill., which is forecast to rise to 24.3 feet. Meanwhile, most rivers in Montana are receding to minor flooding levels, but will remain near flood stage for at least several weeks, due to continued snowmelt runoff. Most mainstem rivers in southeast Idaho continue to slowly recede below flood stage. In Utah, large creeks and mainstem rivers will periodically rise above flood stage for the next several weeks due to warmer temperatures and resultant snowmelt increases. In California, snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada has resulted in minor flooding of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. Impacts are limited to trail and campground closures. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:29:15 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/eax/?n=moriverflood_2011 The upper Missouri River Basin, which includes parts of Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota and Nebraska, has received 100 to 800 percent of normal precipitation during the past several weeks. Snow pack runoff entering the upper portion of the river system is 212 percent of normal. These conditions have resulted in Missouri basin reservoirs across eastern Montana and the Dakotas nearing their maximum levels. Continued flooding is expected along the Missouri and tributaries for the next several weeks with significant rises possible in areas receiving recent heavy precipitation. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:43:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/cgi-bin/nwsexit.pl?url=http://nwsrearch.ideascale.com/ The National Weather Service is assessing improvements to its service delivery architecture. We're in user requirements gathering phase and we're requesting comments to better inform the NWS of user's current and future service needs. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:34:54 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 600 reports of severe weather yesterday, with the majority of reports in an area stretching from southern New England through the Mid-Atlantic and into the Southeast. A smaller affected area stretched from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley, with one report of a tornado in Kansas. There is a slight risk or severe thunderstorms today from Oklahoma northeastward into the Ohio Valley. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:07:57 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov The threat for severe weather continues for portions of the northern Mid-Atlantic region and Northeast into tonight. The storms into this evening have the potential to affect significant population centers including, but not limited to, Pittsburgh and Scranton, Pa., Albany and New York City, N.Y., Springfield and Boston, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. Severe weather will also affect parts of the Midwest and south-central Plains. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:41:26 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php An early season heat wave is underway across much of the Northeast, affecting major population centers from Washington, D.C., to New York City. The NWS Washington/Baltimore, Philadelphia, State College, Pa., and New York Weather Forecast Offices have issued Heat Advisories and/or Excessive Heat Warnings for this afternoon and evening. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:48:13 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ggw/ More heavy rainfall — 1 to 3 inches in the past 24 hours — fell over central and eastern Montana, causing extensive flash flooding of streams and tributaries, as well as main stem river flooding. Many homes have been flooded in the Helena and Glasgow vicinities and a significant number of bridges and roads are impassable. The Milk River near Glasgow reached a record stage of 33.9 feet this morning, and is within one foot of the top of the levee protecting Glasgow. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:07:12 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spaceweather.noaa.gov The NWS Space Weather Prediction Center continues to monitor the coronal mass ejection from the sun that is expected to impact Earth’s magnetic field. At this point, it is expected to make a glancing blow, but the exact timing of the impact is uncertain. Expect minor (G1) level geomagnetic storm conditions from 8:00 a.m. EDT tomorrow, June 9 through Friday, June 10. The possibility remains for heightened radiation storm levels with the passage of the coronal mass ejection shock, but only moderate (G2) level impacts are expected. It probably sounds scarier than it is, so take a look at some details to learn more. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:32:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.osdpd.noaa.gov/ml/land/hms.html The Wallow Fire, in eastern Arizona, has burned 389,000 acres in parts of the Apache National Forest and is now the second largest wildfire in the history of the state. More than 5,000 people total have been evacuated. The fire is 0% contained. The fire has produced dense plumes of smoke visible from space and thick enough to reduce visibility to less than a mile in some places. The fire has also begun to threaten neighboring New Mexico and spillover smoke and disrupted flights and prompted an air quality alert on the other side of the border. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:33:59 EDT nws.social.medianoaa.gov http://www.spaceweather.noaa.gov The NWS Space Weather Prediction Center has indicated that a dramatic eruption from an otherwise unimpressive solar region earlier today is expected to cause G1 (minor) to G2 (moderate) levels of geomagnetic storm activity tomorrow, June 8, beginning around 1800 UTC (2:00 p.m. EDT), with the passage of a fast coronal mass ejection. No significant impacts have been reported to NWS at this time. Updates on impacts resulting from the impending geomagnetic storm will be provided by SWPC as information becomes available. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:32:03 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/ The combination of heavy precipitation, warm temperatures and increasing snow melt in the Missouri River basin is resulting in the threat of flooding across parts of Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Missouri. River levels are likely remain elevated through August and people could be displaced from their homes for weeks and even months. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue today across the northern Rockies and northern Plains, with flooding is possible throughout parts of Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and western Washington and Oregon. Flash Flood and Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for these areas. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:21:46 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=oax&storyid=69012&source=0 Many rivers across the western United States are expected to reach flood stage early this week from warm temperatures over the weekend and increasing snow melt. The water in the Missouri River continues to rise in northeastern and eastern Nebraska due to recent rains and from releases from Gavins Point Dam. Flooding along the Missouri River continues to cause areas of concern along the Iowa/Nebraska border. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:16:38 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/cgi-bin/nwsexit.pl?url=https://svy.cfigroup.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.dll?idx=PRANK3 The NWS is undertaking research, once again this year, on how satisfied you are with our products and services and would appreciate your feedback. The purpose of this research is to help the NWS improve its services. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and need not be finished all at once. We also encourage you to take a moment and complete one or more of the additional sections focused on Climate, Fire Weather, Hydrology, and Tsunamis. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:27:36 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/twitter.shtml The NWS National Hurricane Center has joined Twitter just in time for hurricane season. The NHC will "tweet" tropical weather updates via two new Twitter feeds for the Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific basins. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:56:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mbrfc/ Flooding continues over parts of the Intermountain West and northern Plains. Significant river flooding is occurring or imminent in parts of northwestern Missouri and northern Kansas, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Wyoming and Montana. Stream flow in the upper Missouri Basin is forecast to be above average during the spring and summer, with conditions expected to worsen over the coming weeks as reservoir release levels are taken to historic highs along the Missouri River and snowmelt in the Rockies continues to accelerate with warmer temperatures. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:24:10 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov NWS received more than 300 reports of severe weather on Wednesday throughout parts of the Northeast, Plains, and Southwest, including reports of tornadoes in Nebraska, Kansas, California and Massachusetts, where tornadoes affected 19 communities in the western part of the state, including Westfield, Springfield, West Springfield, Monson, Sturbridge, Oxford and East Douglas. Severe weather is possible today from the northern Plains southeastward into the lower Missouri River Valley and also across the southern Appalachian region. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:10:11 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, including Washington, D.C., much of New England and southeastern New York and Pennsylvania, including New York City. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:02:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php Severe weather is possible today across much of the Northeast United States southward into Virginia and North Carolina. Severe weather is also possible across the Central and Southern High Plains. Above average temperatures expected across the Northeast and Middle Atlantic. Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings are in effect for parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia. Meanwhile, a high danger for wildfires exists for portions of southern Nevada, northern Mojave Desert, northern Arizona, southern Utah, extreme southwest Colorado and west-central and northwest New Mexico. Flooding continues throughout parts of the Intermountain West, Plains, Midwest, and lower Mississippi Valley. Flood Warnings are in effect for these areas. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:22:26 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php Fire weather conditions continue across the Southwest and Southern Plains with a critical area affecting portions of southern Nevada and the Northern Mojave Desert. Meanwhile warming temperatures, continued precipitation and a high water-content snowpack continue the threat of flooding in eastern Montana and the Dakotas. A moderate risk of severe weather is forecasted for most of Lower Michigan and eastern Upper Michigan with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms from northern Illinois and Wisconsin eastward into Michigan, northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Much of the Mid-Atlantic has Heat Advisories and Air Quality Alerts. Tue, 31 May 2011 08:25:48 EDT curtis.d.carey@noaa.gov http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/severeweather/resources/ttl6-10.pdf If you are planning to travel or spend time outdoors over the Memorial Day weekend, remember that severe weather can strike any place and at any time. Be prepared by checking the forecast before you leave on www.weather.gov, monitoring watches and warnings while you’re out via NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, and by having a plan to stay safe. Fri, 27 May 2011 16:08:01 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/byz/ In Montana, numerous roads and bridges are closed or washed out, due to widespread flooding across many parts of the state. Eastbound I-90 is closed in Park County, east of Livingston. I-90 between Hardin and the Wyoming border reopened this morning. Reservoirs statewide are reaching capacity and/or overflowing. Gibson Reservoir is expected to spill over this weekend which could cause flooding concerns for Great Falls, The Yellowstone River crested at its third-highest level on record at Billings, Forsyth and Miles City in the past 24 hours. Fri, 27 May 2011 08:23:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ For today and tonight, the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms for a large area of the eastern U.S., including portions of western New England, the interior Mid-Atlantic region, the eastern sections of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, and extending further south into the central Gulf Coast states. The storms will be capable of producing very large hail, damaging straight-line winds, a few tornadoes, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and torrential rainfall. Thu, 26 May 2011 08:03:38 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms through the remainder of tonight for portions of central and southern Ohio, central and southern Indiana, extreme eastern Illinois, western Kentucky, western Tennessee, northern Mississippi and extreme southeastern Arkansas. Elsewhere, there is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms from southeastern Texas to western New York and southern Lower Michigan and northeastern Illinois. SPC has issued several Tornado Watches for parts of these areas. If you are an area under the threat for severe weather, stay tuned to weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio or local media for updates. Wed, 25 May 2011 22:58:48 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov A major tornado outbreak is forecast later this afternoon into tonight over portions of the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys. SPC has expanded the High Risk area for severe thunderstorms to include parts of northeastern Arkansas, western Tennessee, southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, western and central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Surrounding the High Risk, a Moderate Risk area extends from southern Arkansas and Mississippi to central Indiana and western Ohio. Conditions are favorable for long-track, violent tornadoes in both the Moderate Risk and High Risk areas. The storms will also be capable of producing very large hail, damaging straight-line winds, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and torrential rainfall. Severe thunderstorms and large, damaging tornadoes this afternoon and evening could affect significant population centers including St. Louis, Little Rock, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. Wed, 25 May 2011 13:10:24 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a High Risk for severe thunderstorms today and tonight over parts of northeast Arkansas, southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky and western Tennessee. There is a Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms surrounding the High Risk area, stretching across parts of the lower and mid-Mississippi Valleys into the lower Ohio Valley. There is a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms surrounding the Moderate Risk and High Risk areas, from southeast Texas northeast to the lower Great Lakes. Conditions are favorable for long-track, violent tornadoes in both the Moderate Risk and High Risk areas. Wed, 25 May 2011 09:22:31 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov A significant severe weather outbreak occurred Tuesday into early Wednesday across the southern Plains. Fatalities, injuries, and potentially substantial property damage have been reported with tornadoes in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. The severe weather threat is shifting east today and tonight into the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms across eastern Missouri, eastern Arkansas, northwest Mississippi, western Tennessee, western Kentucky, central and southern Illinois and central and southern Indiana. Wed, 25 May 2011 08:08:51 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov https://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov NWS is tracking the ongoing severe weather outbreak across the central and southern Plains. The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting the outbreak to continue through tonight and has issued a high risk for severe thunderstorms for parts of southeastern Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Texas. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms surrounding the high risk area from north Texas into central Kansas. If you are in a risk area, stay tuned to weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio or local media for updates. Tue, 24 May 2011 19:29:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a major severe weather outbreak today and/or tonight and has issued a high risk for severe thunderstorms across parts of south-central and southeast Kansas southward into parts of central and eastern Oklahoma, with a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms surrounding this area and stretching into western Arkansas and parts of northern Texas. Tue, 24 May 2011 08:05:12 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/?n=event_2011may22_survey The death toll has climbed in Joplin, Mo., with 116 people now confirmed dead. It's now the deadliest single tornado to strike the U.S. since the June 8, 1953, tornado that hit Flint, Mich., also claiming 116 lives. It also ranks among the 10 deadliest tornadoes on record in the U.S. Check the link below for more information on the storm and damage survey as it becomes available. Mon, 23 May 2011 18:40:59 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/sgf/?n=event_2011may22_summary Yesterday, the NWS Springfield, Mo., Weather Forecast Office issued an early warning with around 30 minutes lead time prior to the devastating tornado that struck Joplin. NWS experts from Springfield and NWS Central Region Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo., are on the ground in Joplin surveying the damage. Springfield is keeping the public updated on their Facebook and Web pages. Severe weather continues to affect the region, so please make sure your families and friends are aware of any warnings and are in a safe location. Mon, 23 May 2011 11:50:25 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/climo/reports/yesterday.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 1,000 reports of severe weather from across parts of the Plains, Midwest and Ohio Valley over the weekend, including more than 700 reports on Sunday. Many tornadoes hit parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Missouri Sunday afternoon and evening. Hardest-hit were the Minneapolis, Minn., and Joplin, Mo., areas. Mon, 23 May 2011 08:14:51 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110519_atlantichurricaneoutlook.html An active to extremely active hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year according to the seasonal outlook issued today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service. As with every hurricane season, this outlook underscores the importance of having a hurricane preparedness plan in place. Thu, 19 May 2011 12:45:01 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=2011_05_ms_river_flood Major flooding continues along the lower Mississippi River Valley, with the crest occurring at Vicksburg, Miss., today and downstream at Natchez, Miss., by early Saturday. Thu, 19 May 2011 08:15:33 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=2011_05_ms_river_flood The Mississippi River is currently cresting near Arkansas City, Ark., and Greenville, Miss. Mandatory evacuations underway in St Landry Parish, La., and other parishes, with voluntary evacuations as well. Meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard has reopened the Mississippi River north of New Orleans, allowing cargo vessels to pass one-by-one. Wed, 18 May 2011 08:20:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/srh/ssd/mapping/RFC/ The flood along the Mississippi River is currently cresting near the Arkansas City, Ark., area with preliminary peak crest around 53.1 feet. Another crest is occurring near New Orleans, La., due to spillway releases upstream. The crest near New Orleans will last up to two weeks because of the controlled nature of the spillway releases upstream. Tue, 17 May 2011 08:18:27 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=lix&storyid=67171&source=0 The Mississippi River crest is slowly moving south, with the river expected to crest at Vicksburg, Miss., and Baton Rouge, La., this week. New Orleans has crested and is expected to remain at near the current level for the next two weeks. Mon, 16 May 2011 08:18:25 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jan/?n=2011_05_ms_river_flood Historic flooding continues along the Mississippi River, which is currently cresting near Helena, Ark. The flood crest is forecast to continue to move slowly downstream towards New Orleans during the next two weeks, and is forecast to crest at Vicksburg, Miss., on May 19 at 57.5 feet. Fri, 13 May 2011 08:20:39 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/meg/?n=floodonestop The crest of the Mississippi River is approaching and forecast to pass Helena, Ark., by early Thursday morning. Meanwhile, Levels on the Ohio River at Cairo, Ill., and Paducah, Ky. are forecast to fall rapidly through the weekend. Thu, 12 May 2011 08:22:40 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/pdfs/usace_usgs_noaa_signmou.pdf The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form an innovative partnership of federal agencies to address America’s growing water resources challenges. Wed, 11 May 2011 16:05:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 370 reports of severe weather yesterday across Minnesota and an area stretching from the Ohio Valley to the Carolinas, including two tornado reports and more than 250 hail reports. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of west-central Kansas and western Oklahoma, along with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the southern and central Plains, mid-Missouri River Valley, western South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Wed, 11 May 2011 08:04:40 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/meg/?n=floodonestop The Mississippi River flood crest is approaching Memphis, Tenn., where it is expected to be within inches of record flood stage. The crest is expected to proceed downstream through the Lower Mississippi Basin towards New Orleans, La., during the next two weeks, with major to record flooding expected along the way. Tue, 10 May 2011 08:10:12 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/meg/?n=floodonestop The Mississippi River is expected to produce record flooding this week through parts of Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. Historic flood levels have been set at many locations, and more records are anticipated as the crest continues to move south. The flood crest is forecast to move slowly downstream towards New Orleans during the next three weeks. Mon, 09 May 2011 08:17:26 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ The flood crest along the Mississippi is forecast to move slowly downstream towards New Orleans during the next three weeks. The White River, the Arkansas River, Big Black River are just a few major tributaries that may be impacted by the Mississippi main stem flooding. Interstate 40 west of Memphis between Hazen and Brinkley is closed in both directions due to the White River overflowing its banks. At this time there is no anticipated time for reopening the road. Fri, 06 May 2011 17:28:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/forecasts.php?stage=7 The flood crests now over the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio basins will move downstream through the lower Mississippi basin towards New Orleans during the next three weeks, with major to record flooding expected along the way. Record floods are forecast at the following locations along the Mississippi River: Tiptonville, Tenn., Caruthersville, Mo., Vicksburg, Miss., Natchez, Miss., Red River Landing, La., and Baton Rouge, La. Fri, 06 May 2011 08:10:41 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/meg/?n=floodonestop Historic flooding continues along the Mississippi River, which eclipsed the record 46-foot mark set in 1937 in Caruthersville, Mo. With the water still rising, a crest of 49.5 feet is forecast there for Sunday. Thu, 05 May 2011 08:16:44 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps/ Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the Mississippi River from Rock Island to Burlington, Iowa, and falling as the crest moves downstream to Chester, Illinois. Burlington will be below major flood stage later today, Wednesday, May 4. Major flooding will continue on the Mississippi River from Chester, Illinois to Osceola, Arkansas. Major flooding is occurring on the Ohio River from Shawneetown to Cairo. Wed, 04 May 2011 08:00:23 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ Historic flooding is occurring or expected along the lower Mississippi River, with precipitation estimates of 10-20+ inches from the lower Ohio Valley southwestward through the mid to lower Mississippi Valley and portions of the Oklahoma and Arkansas. The flooding is expected to have major impacts to economy, including both agriculture and navigation. Tue, 03 May 2011 08:29:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/april_2011_tornado_information.html Expert analysis by NOAA Research and the National Weather Service indicate that there were a total of 362 tornadoes during the entire outbreak from 8 am EDT April 25 to 8 am April 28. There were an estimated 312 tornadoes during the 24 hour-period from 8 am April 27 to 8 am April 28. Mon, 02 May 2011 09:10:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/ National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage across Marion County, Ala., impacting the Hackleburg area, and have determined that damage there indicates an EF5 tornado, with winds estimated at greater than 200 mph. Sun, 01 May 2011 12:54:20 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=meg&storyid=67427&source=0 After a review of the damage photos taken during Thursday’s ground survey and in consultation with national experts, the National Weather Service in Memphis, Tenn., has preliminarily upgraded the rating of the Smithville, Miss., tornado to EF5 damage. This is the highest rating for tornado damage and the first F5/EF5 tornado in Mississippi since the Candlestick Park tornado near Jackson on March 3, 1966. It is also only the third tornado to receive a rare EF5 rating since NWS implemented the Enhanced Fujita Scale on February 1, 2007. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:39:58 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/?n=20110427_svrstorms NWS Survey teams continue to assess the damage after the major tornado outbreak of historic proportions that impacted portions of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia on Wednesday. Numerous storm surveys were conducted on Thursday, with more planned for Friday. So far, NWS has found evidence of at least six EF4 tornadoes, including one with estimated winds of 175 mph that occurred in Catoosa County, Georgia. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:19:07 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/bmx/ NWS is sending storm survey teams from our Weather Forecast Offices in Birmingham, Ala. Huntsville, Ala. Nashville, Tenn. Memphis, Tenn. Knoxville, Tenn. Jackson, Miss. and Atlanta, Ga. to survey the damage from yesterday’s historic tornado outbreak. Meanwhile, the NWS Birmingham, Ala., Weather Forecast Office has released updated information on damage surveys taking place in their area. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:40:48 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/climo/reports/110427_rpts.html A major tornado outbreak of historic proportions impacted portions of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia on Wednesday. More than 150 reports of tornadoes were received on Wednesday, with the majority across northern Mississippi and Alabama. Widespread destruction, loss of life, and substantial injuries have been reported from numerous strong to violent long-lived tornadoes crossing areas from Jackson, Miss., to Birmingham, Ala. Tornadoes have produced severe damage in Tuscaloosa and other locations in Mississippi and Alabama. Numerous storm surveys by NWS Weather Forecast Offices are planned for Thursday across the impacted areas. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:12:21 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the development of strong, long-track tornadoes and potentially widespread damaging winds over parts of the Gulf States northward through the Ohio Valley and eastward into the Appalachians through late evening. The areas most likely to experience this activity include central and northern Alabama, northwest Georgia, northeast Mississippi and southern Tennessee. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 22:01:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ With more than 450 reports of severe weather yesterday—including 50 tornado reports across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi—the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the development of more strong to violent, long-track tornadoes over parts of the Tennessee Valley and Southeast this afternoon and tonight. The areas most likely to experience this activity include northern Alabama, far northwestern Georgia, northeastern Mississippi and southern Tennessee. Elsewhere, severe storms are also possible from the lower Great Lakes region and Mid-Atlantic to the central and eastern Gulf Coast states. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 07:51:55 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the development of a few strong, long-track tornadoes and widespread damaging winds over parts of the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley this evening and overnight tonight. The areas most likely to experience severe weather include southern Arkansas, extreme northwestern Louisiana, southeastern Oklahoma, and northeastern Texas. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:11:34 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting a risk of severe weather—including the possibility of a few strong tornadoes—this afternoon into Wednesday morning from northern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma across much of Arkansas and into western Tennessee and northern Mississippi. Severe thunderstorms are also possible surrounding this area, across much of northern Texas and eastern Oklahoma northeastward across much of the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys and into Pennsylvania and New York. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:49:43 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html A moderate risk of severe weather is possible from today from the Arkansas/Louisiana/Texas/Oklahoma intersection northeastward into southern Missouri, western Tennessee, and northwestern Mississippi. There is a slight risk of severe weather possible across much of eastern Oklahoma and Texas northeastward across the lower Mississippi Valley into the lower Ohio Valley. Widespread heavy rain possible with flash flooding anticipated from parts of the southern Plains and into the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Severe weather is also possible from eastern Ohio across much of Pennsylvania and northern sections of West Virginia and Maryland. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:28:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/23/1148107/investments-in-storm-safety.html NWS Director Jack Hayes reflects on the tragic loss of life and offers some lessons learned from the recent tornado outbreak that hit communities across North Carolina particularly hard. Read his opinion piece, as published in the Raleigh News Observer. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:10:22 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110421_midwestfloods.html Forecasters with NOAA’s National Weather Service have begun alerting local communities, emergency management agencies and water managers of the strong possibility heavy rain that will cause significant flooding early next week to main rivers and tributaries in parts of the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio valleys. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:32:35 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php Flooding is expected Thursday into the weekend throughout parts of the northern Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, due to widespread rain, which will be heavy at times. Flood Watches, Flash Flood Watches, Flood Warnings, and Flood Advisories are in effect across these areas. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:25:17 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 700 reports of severe weather on Tuesday across a large area stretching from the lower Great Lakes and Ohio Valley southwestward into the Mississippi Valley and southern Plains. Numerous tornadoes were reported in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, and Arkansas. SPC is forecasting a slight risk of severe thunderstorms today from eastern Texas eastward to the western Carolinas and across the Mid-Atlantic. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:22:02 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the possibility of severe thunderstorms later today from Texas to the Great Lakes, with the development of tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail later this afternoon through tonight from the Ozarks into parts of the Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys. Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:18:05 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ Another storm system is forecast to move out of the central Rockies tonight and intensify as it reaches the eastern Great Lakes by Wednesday. It is expected to produce a variety of weather hazards across parts of the central U.S. over the next few days, including severe thunderstorms—with a significant severe weather event that includes a threat for tornadoes and damaging wind and hail—expected from eastern Oklahoma into the Ohio Valley on Tuesday. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:58:28 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/climo/online/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., received more than 1,000 reports of severe weather from Thursday through the weekend across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Gulf Coast states, and the Midwest. Tornadoes were reported across parts of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and Louisiana. The most significant impacts occurred across parts of North Carolina on Saturday. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:19:44 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ After a massive severe weather outbreak that resulted in more than 240 tornado reports since Thursday—including several indicating EF-3 damage—the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting no organized areas of severe thunderstorms across the country today. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:56:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov With more than 100 tornado reports received since Thursday, the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the potential for severe weather to continue into the weekend. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:21:18 EDT nws.social.media@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov There were 10 reports of tornadoes across the central and southern Plains yesterday. Today the threat of severe weather moves east, as the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the development of tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds over parts of the South today through tonight. The areas most likely to experience severe weather—indicated by a moderate risk in SPC's Convective Outlook product for today—include much of Alabama and Mississippi. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:57:16 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php A developing storm in the central Plains is forecast to move east to northeastern Missouri on Friday as it intensifies, and then turn northeast and across the western Great Lakes on Saturday. It is producing or will produce a variety of weather hazards across parts of the central and southern U.S., ranging from severe thunderstorms and increasing possibility of wild fires to heavy rain and even heavy snow. Keep up-to-date with the latest NWS watches, warnings and advisories for where you are. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:50:43 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., is forecasting the development of severe thunderstorms, which may produce a few strong tornadoes, very large hail and damaging winds, over parts of the south-central Plains this afternoon and evening. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:02:52 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A storm system originating in the central Rockies is forecast to intensify over the central Plains Thursday and Friday before moving northeastward through the western Great Lakes states on Saturday. It is expected to produce a variety of weather hazards across parts of the Central U.S., including severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening across the south central Plains, a possible tornado outbreak Friday afternoon in parts of western to middle Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama, continued critical fire weather conditions across the central and southern Rockies and High Plains, heavy wet snow across parts of Nebraska and the Dakotas northeastward to upper Michigan, and heavy rain—which will only exacerbate ongoing flooding—from the central Plains eastward into the Ohio Valley and south to the Gulf Coast. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:36:26 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=66572&source=0 Sunday’s tornado outbreak in Wisconsin produced at least 10 tornadoes, tying the record for the biggest April tornado outbreak in the state, which sees an average of 21 tornadoes per year. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:28:21 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=oax&storyid=66512&source=0 Severe thunderstorms in the central Plains Saturday evening resulted in more than two dozen tornado reports across northwestern Iowa. Survey teams from NWS Weather Forecast Offices in Omaha, Neb., Sioux Falls, S.D., and Des Moines, Iowa, completed damage assessments of tornadoes that moved through the state. The most significant storm was the EF-3 tornado that hit Mapleton, Iowa, impacting an estimated 60 percent of the town of 1,300. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:30:06 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=fgf Ongoing flooding continues along the major rivers in the upper Midwest, including the Red River of the North, the Mississippi, the James, and their tributaries. The Red River at Fargo, N.D., crested Saturday evening around 38.8 feet and is forecast to crest at just over 50 feet at Grand Forks later this week. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:42:12 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml Drought continues to be a serious problem across a large portion of the country. The April through June 2011 U.S. Seasonal Drought Outlook indicates that drought is expected to intensify or persist across the Southwest, Southern Plains and other areas. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows that nearly 1/3 of the contiguous U.S. is cu...rrently experiencing drought conditions, with exceptional drought (D4) conditions indicated for the contiguous U.S. for the first time since November 2009. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:15:16 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/drought_assessment.shtml Over a quarter of the contiguous U.S. (28%) is experiencing drought conditions to some degree, and conditions have deteriorated over the past few months across parts of the Southern and Central Plains, assisted by La Niña conditions in the equatorial Pacific. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:35:24 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/climo/reports/110404_rpts.html The recent severe weather that affected a large area of the country from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic resulted in more than 1,200 preliminary reports of severe weather, according to the NWS Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla.—one of the highest numbers ever recorded for a single day. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:35:09 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/ Severe weather continues across the southeastern U.S., with more than 500 reports—including 17 tornado reports—received by the NWS Storm Prediction Center on Monday. The SPC Convective Outlook indicates a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of eastern Tennessee, northwestern Georgia, central Alabama and southeastern Mississippi, and a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley, southern Appalachians, eastern Gulf Coast states and Carolinas through early Tuesday morning. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:09:33 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon across northern and central Mississippi, far eastern Louisiana, extreme southeastern Arkansas, parts of western and middle Tennessee and parts of western and northern Alabama. This comes on the heels of a busy weekend—SPC received more than 250 reports of severe weather over the weekend, mostly on Sunday across the Central Plains and Midwest. The majority of the reports included large hail. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:44:18 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/floods.php Conditions are favorable for spring flooding over large sections of the United States, from the Northern Plains through the Midwest and eastward to New England. For the latest information specific to you area, including official watches and warnings, visit the NOAAWatch River Conditions page. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:54:38 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php NWS received more than 300 reports of severe weather across the Gulf Coast and southeastern states over the weekend, including reports of at least two tornadoes in Georgia on Saturday. Meanwhile, Heavy rains caused numerous small streams and rivers in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys of California to overflow their banks late last week. Most flows are still running quite high. See the latest watches, warnings advisories affecting your area. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:08:37 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://nthmp.tsunami.gov/media-corner/guidebook.php Trying to make sense of tsunamis Check out the Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program tsunami media guidebook. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:58:21 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://nthmp.tsunami.gov/index.html PACIFEX and CARIBE WAVE 11/ LANTEX 11 tsunami exercises are being conducted today to assist tsunami preparedness efforts throughout the Pacific and the Caribbean regions. The exercises will improve Tsunami Warning System effectiveness and help responders to hone skills and collaboration among participating countries. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:03:28 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://nthmp.tsunami.gov/taw/tsunami-awareness-week.html States, counties, cities, and Native American Tribes are conducting a number of tsunami awareness and education efforts this week. Know what to do, understand your risk, and be safe. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:19:55 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://nthmp.tsunami.gov/taw/tsunami-awareness-week.html Today is the beginning of National Tsunami Awareness Week. Throughout the week, states and localities will be conducting tsunami preparedness activities to help residents and coastal visitors learn about the risks of tsunamis, what to do, and how to stay safe in the event of a tsunami. President Obama has also issued a Presidential Message marking the occasion. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:25:46 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/floodsafety/ As National Flood Safety Awareness Week comes to a close, become aware of flood risks and react properly when a flood threatens. Knowing what to do before, during, and after a flood can save lives and reduce injuries and property damage. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:40:25 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110317_springoutlook.html Spring flooding has already begun in earnest in portions of the United States, and the worst is still ahead. In fact, for the third consecutive year, the stage is set for widespread major flooding. NWS and FEMA held a news conference this morning announcing the critical flood threat for the U.S. this spring. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:09:54 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov www.floodsmart.gov Flood losses are not typically covered in homeowner insurance policies. However, flood insurance is available to property owners in communities participating in the Federal Emergency Management National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA’s Floodsmart campaign promotes the idea that all Americans should know their flood risk and choose the appropriate flood insurance. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:31:56 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov www.weather.gov/floodsafety It’s the third day of Flood Safety Awareness Week. From floods to droughts, hydrologic extremes often plague our vast nation. Tropical cyclone inland flooding, snowmelt flooding, ice jams, and debris flows are just some of the flood-related phenomena that pose a threat to Americans. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:20:26 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov www.weather.gov/os/water/tadd Remember this when you’re faced with a flooded roadway and have an important decision to make. Spring brings threats of flooding. Learn how you can avoid being a statistic. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:40:20 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/ This week is National Flood Safety Awareness Week. Flooding is a coast to coast threat to the United States and its territories in all months of the year. National Flood Safety Awareness Week is intended to highlight some of the many ways floods can occur, the hazards associated with floods, and what you can do to save life and property. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:38:22 EDT sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php All Tsunami Warnings and Advisories have been canceled for the U.S. Damaging tsunamis are no longer expected to impact the U.S. west coast states, Alaska, and British Columbia. As local conditions can cause a wide variation in tsunami impact, the all clear determinations must be made by local authorities. To see the latest, official NWS watches, warnings and advisories currently in effect for all types of hazards, click on the link: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:13:24 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon from the Oregon-California border to the Douglas-Lane county line, Oregon—10 miles southwest of Florence. The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California from Alamitos Bay, California—20 miles southeast of L.A.—to the Oregon-California border. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:30:06 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory is canceled from Cascade Head, Oregon, to the Douglas-Lane county line, Oregon. The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Alamitos Bay, California—20 miles southeast of L.A.—to Douglas-Lane County Line, Oregon—10 miles southwest of Florence, as well as coastal areas of Alaska from Chignik Bay, Alaska, to Attu, Alaska. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:01:49 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to Alamitos Bay, California—20 miles southeast of L.A. The tsunami advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Alamitos Bay, California—20 miles southeast of L.A.—to cascade head Oregon—70 miles southwest of Portland—as well as for coastal areas of Alaska from Chignik Bay, Alaska, to Attu, Alaska. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:10:55 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia from cascade head Oregon—70 miles southwest of Portland—to the Alaska British Columbia border the tsunami advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from the California Mexico border to cascade head Oregon—70 miles southwest of Portland—as well as for the coastal areas of Alaska from Chignik Bay, Alaska, to Attu, Alaska. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 22:25:48 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory is canceled for the coastal areas of Alaska from the Alaska-British Columbia border to Chignik Bay, Alaska. The Tsunami Advisory continues in effect for the coastal areas of California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia from the California-Mexico border to the Alaska-British Columbia border, as well as for coastal areas of Alaska from Chignik Bay Alaska to Attu, Alaska. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:41:36 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Warning for California and Oregon has been downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. There are no Tsunami Warnings currently in effect for the U.S. The Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to point Concepcion, California, and is now expanded with the downgrade to include the coastal areas of California and Oregon from point Concepcion California to the Oregon-Washington border. The Tsunami Advisory also remains in effect for the coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Attu Alaska. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:07:21 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Advisory has been lifted for Hawaii. The Tsunami Advisory remains in effect for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico border to Point Conception, California, and for coastal areas of Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington border to Attu, Alaska. The Tsunami Warning remains in effect for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Conception, California, to the Oregon-Washington border. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:42:12 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php A Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border. A Tsunami Advisory continues for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico Border to Point Concepcion, California, and coastal areas of Washington-British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Attu, Alaska, and the entire state of Hawaii. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:11:09 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php A Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border. A Tsunami Advisory continues for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico Border to Point Concepcion, California, and coastal areas of Washington-British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Attu, Alaska, and the entire state of Hawaii. A Tsunami Warning remains in effect other parts of the Pacific basin, but the warnings for many locations, including American Samoa, have been discontinued in the past hour. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:13:15 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php The Tsunami Warning for the entire state of Hawaii was downgraded to a Tsunami Advisory. A Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border. A Tsunami Advisory continues for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico Border to Point Concepcion, California, and coastal areas of Washington - British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Attu, Alaska. Elsewhere in the Pacific, a widespread Tsunami Warning remains in effect for parts of the Pacific basin, including American Samoa. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:17:17 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php A Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border, and coastal areas of Alaska from Amchitka Pass (125 miles west of Adak) to Attu. A Tsunami Advisory continues for the coastal areas of California from the California-Mexico Border to Point Concepcion, California, and coastal areas of Washington - British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Amchitka Pass, Alaska. Elsewhere in the Pacific, a widespread Tsunami Warning remains in effect for much of the basin, including Hawaii and American Samoa. The warnings for Yap, Marshall Islands, Midway Island, and Johnston Island have been discontinued. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:09:44 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php A Tsunami Warning continues for the coastal areas of California and Oregon from Point Concepcion, California, to the Oregon-Washington border, and coastal areas of Alaska from Amchitka Pass (125 miles west of Adak) to Attu. A Tsunami Advisory coastal areas of Washington - British Columbia and Alaska from the Oregon-Washington Border to Amchitka Pass, Alaska. A Tsunami Warning continues for the remainder of the Pacific Basin, including the Northern Marianas, Guam, Hawaii, and American Samoa. Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:31:51 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaawatch.gov/themes/tsunami.php A powerful 8.9 earthquake near Japan triggered tsunami that is now heading toward the American West Coast, Alaska and Hawaii. For West Coast and Alaska alerts visit http://wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov/. For Pacific Island (Hawaii) alerts visit http://www.weather.gov/ptwc/ Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:13:50 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.crh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=mkx&storyid=64973&source=0 Monday, March 7, marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Increase Allen Lapham, who many recognize as the "father" of the National Weather Service. Lapham, a Milwaukee scientist with many interests including meteorology, was the catalyst for the formation of the agency that would eventually become the National Weather Service. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:58:21 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110303_chat.html NOAA hurricane forecasters and U.S. Air Force Reserve hurricane hunters are helping prepare communities in Mexico and the Caribbean for the 2011 hurricane season. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:54:59 EST curtis.d.carey@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/faq/tornado/ This week marks the start of meteorological spring and tornado reports are already coming in to the National Weather Service forecast offices. Tornado Alley should be geared up. Typical peak tornado season runs from late winter through mid summer. The peak period for tornadoes in the southern plains runs from May to early June. On the Gulf coast, it is earlier during the spring. In the northern plains and upper Midwest, it is June or July. Remember, tornadoes can happen any time of year if the conditions are right Much more on tornado forecasting, climatology, safety, research and other info. is available on the SPC Tornado FAQ page... Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:17:32 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/reports/yesterday.html Over the past two days, the NWS Storm Prediction Center has logged more than 350 reports of severe weather across the nation, including 10 reports of tornadoes. Some of the worst reports are from Franklin County, Tennessee, where preliminary reports indicated substantial structural damage to residences early Monday afternoon, as well as one fatality. An NWS team will be deployed on Tuesday to survey the damage across this area. More reports and outlooks for severe weather are available from the Storm Prediction Center. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:50:53 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ The severe storms that produced several tornadoes and well over 100 reports of damaging winds and hail across the Central U.S. on Sunday are moving east today, resulting in a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms today over portions of middle and eastern Tennessee, parts of northern Alabama and Georgia and far western North Carolina. There is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms from the lower Mississippi Valley east and northeastward to the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern Atlantic coasts. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:23:12 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is forecasting the development of a few strong tornadoes and potentially widespread damaging winds over parts of the Ozark plateau into Mid-South and lower Ohio Valley Sunday afternoon into Sunday night, where a Moderate Risk area has been identified. A larger Slight Risk area for severe thunderstorms extends from eastern Oklahoma and northern Texas to southern Indiana and central Kentucky. Meanwhile, a separate area of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop Sunday evening into Monday morning over eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas northeastward toward the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. These storms will move east through the early morning hours on Monday with a risk for potentially widespread damaging winds and tornadoes (some possibly strong) from the Ozark plateau across parts of the Mid-South. Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:27:07 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php Bitterly cold temperatures will continue to spread south through much of the Western U.S. into the weekend. Low temperatures of 15 to 25 below zero are expected in some areas. These temperatures are between 25 and 40 degrees below normal. Many locations in affected areas will approach or set new daily record lows. Freezes and even hard freezes are possible over the next few nights across the central valley of California, San Francisco’s North Bay area, and coastal areas of southern Oregon and northern California. Meanwhile, significant snowfall is expected across the Southwest states into the weekend, even at lower elevations. Stay up-to-date with the latest NWS forecasts, watches, and warnings. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:38:15 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/climo/online/ The storm system that moved from the southern Plains through the Mid-Mississippi Valley on Thursday and into the Ohio Valley overnight produced severe thunderstorms across the South Central U.S. At least 10 tornado reports and more than 200 damaging wind reports were received Thursday and Thursday night from Arkansas and northern Louisiana east across northern portions of Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, and north across Tennessee and Kentucky. The storm also produced heavy rains from northern Arkansas across northern Tennessee and Kentucky, with reports of over six inches of rain in northeastern Arkansas. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:40:31 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php The arctic airmass that began to move south into the Northwest and northern Plains on Wednesday will continue south into California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona into the weekend, resulting in temperatures well below normal across the northern and central Plains and much of the West. Low temperatures of 20 to 30 below zero are expected across central and eastern Montana and into the Dakotas. These temperatures are between 30 and 50 degrees below normal. Many locations will approach or set new daily record lows. Freezes and even hard freezes are possible over the next few nights across coastal areas of southern Oregon and northern California. Meanwhile, the heavy mountain snows and even low elevation snows will spread into the Southwest states into the weekend. Over a foot of snow has already fallen across the higher elevations of the Cascades of Washington and Oregon and the northern Rockies in Montana. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:35:00 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms for today over parts of the lower Mississippi and lower Tennessee Valleys. The areas most likely to experience this activity include much of Arkansas, western Kentucky, northern Mississippi, and western and middle Tennessee. The storms will have the potential to grow into one or more long-lived bands that could produce a few strong tornadoes in addition to swaths of damaging wind and hail. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:45:18 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms across much of southern and eastern Arkansas, parts of northern Mississippi and western Tennessee in its Day Two Convective Outlook, valid for Thursday. A moderate risk implies a greater concentration of severe thunderstorms, and in most situations, greater magnitude of severe weather and greater forecaster confidence compared to a slight risk. Moderate risks are fairly rare for SPC Day Two Convective Outlooks, only appearing about 10 times per year on average—about one tenth as often as a slight risk appears in the Day Two Outlook. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:57:04 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A very cold Arctic air mass is expected to move into the western United States Wednesday and Thursday, bringing much below normal temperatures, heavy mountain snow and low elevation snow. Temperatures are expected to be 10-20 degrees below normal and near record-breaking temperatures are possible. Widespread snow is also expected with snow possible in the lower elevations including coastal areas. Winter Storm Watches in effect across parts of the West including northern California, Washington and Oregon. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:21:39 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html The winter storm that brought as much as 19 inches of snow to parts of the Midwest is now producing a large area of precipitation from the eastern Ohio Valley into parts of the northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. The storm is bringing a mix of sleet and freezing rain was from central Ohio eastward to the Baltimore-Washington metro area, with rain falling across areas to the south and snow—occasionally heavy at times—occurring farther to the north. Snowfall amounts of 2 to 8 inches can be expected across parts of the Ohio valley, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic through Tuesday morning. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:39:33 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html National Weather Service radars and surface observations indicated precipitation mostly in the form of light to moderate rain was moving eastward across the Midwest and the Ohio Valley, while rain was changing over to freezing rain in northern Ohio. Further east light snow was falling over northwestern Pennsylvania as well as over southern New England and northern New Jersey. In addition light snow continued to fall across central Wisconsin and central and southern Minnesota. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:35:30 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html The winter storm that produced heavy snow in the Rockies and blizzard conditions in parts of the Dakotas and Minnesota is forecast to move east and off the Mid-Atlantic coast by Monday night. Heavy snow and freezing rain are expected across the northern Plains and Great Lakes states into Monday and across parts of northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England into Tuesday. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:47:13 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html The Pacific storm that spread rain and high-elevation snow to the Southwest before moving through the Rockies Saturday afternoon has moved into the central Plain and will track rapidly east, moving off the northern Mid-Atlantic coast by Monday night. The storm is expected to spread a swath of heavy snow and freezing rain across the northern Plains and Great Lakes states and into the Northeast by through the holiday weekend. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:55:12 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/com/public/w_faq_021511.htm We cannot tell a lie. National Weather Service products now refer to Monday's holiday as "Washington’s Birthday" rather than "Presidents Day." The holiday is legally called "Washington’s Birthday," according to section 6103 (a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies federal holidays. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:01:10 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110218_floodoutlook.html A large swath of the country is at risk of moderate to major flooding this spring, from northeastern Montana through western Wisconsin south to St. Louis, according to National Weather Service flood experts. Today, NOAA released an initial spring flood outlook for this high risk region—including the Red River of the North—and will release a national spring flood outlook on March 17. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:20:31 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.spaceweather.noaa.gov A solar flare occurred just before 8 p.m. EST on Monday, prompting a rerouting of air traffic and causing disruptions to high frequency communications. The event was the largest solar flare since December 2006, according to the NWS Space Weather Prediction Center, in Boulder, Colo., which forecasts several more events to occur in coming days, with computer models predicting the arrival of the first between late Thursday and midday Friday. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:01:08 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge2/newmap/ The National Weather Service has announced an experimental, non-operational test of a Web map that provides users with access to NWS hazardous weather information, along with routine forecasts and products via an interactive Web-based map. The draft map displays NWS watches, warnings, and advisories as three colors: orange, red, and yellow, respectively. Tornado Warnings, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and Flash Flood Warnings are displayed as Purple, Blue, and Green polygons, respectively. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:12:53 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/news/display_cmsstory.php?wfo=oun&storyid=63916&source=0 Clear skies, light winds and several inches of snow cover allowed several areas across northern Oklahoma to set all-time record low temperatures Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Mesonet station at Nowata, Okla., reached an incredible low of -31 degrees. Pending verification by NOAA's National Climatic Data Center, this sets a new all-time record for the state of Oklahoma. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 01:10:42 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc1.html An Arctic cold front has moved off the coast of the southeast U.S. with frigid Arctic air invading the entire region. National Weather Service radars and surface observations indicated light snow falling across portions of eastern North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. A few areas in southern North Carolina and South Carolina were reporting rain or sleet. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:52:39 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc1.html An upper-level disturbance and associated cold front at the surface are moving through the southeastern United States and the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. A large swath of precipitation extends from the coast of Texas northeastward to Kentucky. Behind the cold front, temperatures are rapidly falling below freezing, resulting in a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain across portions of southeastern Texas. Farther north precipitation was falling primarily in the form of snow across Arkansas, northern Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:41:16 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A storm system over the southern Rockies will bring snow from the Great Basin and the central and southern Plains. Behind the system, cold high pressure will bring temperatures 30-40 degrees below average to parts of the central U.S. by midweek. Meanwhile light snow is expected across much of the Northeast. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:20:49 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A complex evolution of fronts early in the week will bring another shot of wintry precipitation for New England. Little or no snow accumulations are expected for coastal locations, but Boston could see a few inches before the event ends Tuesday evening. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:13 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A potent upper level disturbance will move from the Ohio Valley into nova scotia on Sunday, bringing another winter storm to New England. Meanwhile a progressive cold front will continue to push an axis of high moisture along the East Coast offshore this evening, ending the heavy rain threat while the upper level low deepens. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:51:12 EST sean.potter@noaa.gobv http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html The winter storm across the southern plains and lower Mississippi valley will track northeastward into the weekend as a strong upper low centered over the Texas and Oklahoma border lifts out of the region. The icing threat will temporarily diminish across the Tennessee and Ohio valleys until a secondary low strengthens along the east coast which will impact locations from eastern Pennsylvania into the southern Berkshires with up to about a quarter inch of ice. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:02:32 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html Cold Arctic air is in place across the southern Plains and southern Rockies, with mixed precipitation expected into the day on Friday from the coastal plain of Texas into the Tennessee Valley. Meanwhile heavy rain should develop across the Carolinas as a surface low moves up the East Coast Friday and Saturday, producing another round of wintry precipitation for the Northeast. Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:29:33 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html The intense winter storm that affected much of the central and eastern U.S. over the past few days has now moved offshore into the Canadian Maritimes. A ridge of arctic high pressure will continue the below average temperatures over the central and southern U.S. as much of the northerly flow continues down through the Plains. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:36:34 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php The major winter storm that brought 10 to over 20 inches of snow and almost an inch of ice to parts of the Central and Northeast states was moving through New England and will head off toward the Canada Maritimes tonight. Snow over the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and northern New England will gradually diminish overnight. Winds will also diminish across the Plains and central Rockies. Get the latest updates from your local NWS Weather Forecast Office by clicking on the map. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:05:39 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php A winter storm of historic proportions has produced heavy snow, dangerous ice accumulations, bitter wind chills and severe weather throughout roughly two-thirds of the nation. Though most of the snow has ended across the central and southern Midwest, snow continues today across the upper Midwest including Wisconsin, Michigan, and northern Iowa/Illinois/Indiana where Blizzard Warnings are in effect. Heavy Snow is expected across Northern New England and Upstate New York, freezing rain across Southern New England. Deep cold will also prevail today across the majority of the central U.S., with Wind Chill Advisories and Freeze Warnings everywhere east of the Rockies to the Mississippi river from the Canadian border to the Gulf of Mexico and Mexican Border. Get the latest updates from your local NWS Weather Forecast Office by clicking on the map. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 08:30:59 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php The major winter storm that developed over the Southern Plains on Monday night has pushed northeastward up the Ohio Valley and will eventually re-form off the mid-Atlantic or New England coast late Wednesday before moving off toward Nova Scotia on Thursday. The storm has produced blizzard conditions with snow and blowing snow across the Central Plains. Total snowfall accumulations of one to two feet of snow are expected for a large swath of the central and northeastern states, with a swath of heavy freezing rain (a quarter inch or more) to the south and east of the heavy snow area, including along the Mason-Dixon line north of Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates from your local NWS Weather Forecast Office by clicking on the map. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:14:17 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php A large swath of blizzard warnings, winter storm warnings, freezing rain advisories, winter weather advisories and winter storm watches are in effect, stretching from new Mexico and the Southern Plains northeastward through the Midwest and into the upper Mid-Atlantic and New England. Get the latest updates from your local weather forecast office by clicking on the map. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:30:41 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.weather.gov/largemap.php A major winter storm is still expected to develop over Texas tonight, and intensify rapidly as it moves northeast into the Ohio Valley Tuesday night and Wednesday, then eventually re-form off the mid-Atlantic or New England coast late Wednesday. The storm has the potential to produce one to two feet of snow for a large swath of the central and northeastern states, from Oklahoma to Maine, with a swath of heavy freezing rain (quarter inch or more) to the south and east of the heavy snow area, including along the Mason-Dixon line north of Washington, D.C. Get the latest updates from your local Weather Forecast Office by clicking on the map. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:37:50 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/pmdspd.html A major winter storm is expected to impact the central United States over the next several days. Snow possible from the Northern and Central Plains into the Upper Midwest. Ice and snow possible across the Central and Southern Plains, central Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley beginning early Tuesday. Blizzard Warnings are in effect over parts of Illinois and Indiana. Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from most of the central United States through the Midwest and into the Northeast. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:51:28 EST sean.potter@yahoo.com http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/snow-and-ice/nesis.php The major winter storm that recently affected the Mid-Atlantic and New England will soon be ranked according to the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale, or NESIS. Developed by the National Weather Service’s own Paul Kocin and Louis Uccellini, NESIS characterizes and ranks high-impact Northeast snowstorms and gives an indication of a storm’s societal impacts. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 01:33:05 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html The low pressure area that brought record snow to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and New England is centered off the coast of Nova Scotia. The main area of heavier precipitation has already moved into the Canadian Maritimes. Read the latest storm summary for this system, which includes selected storm total snowfall and freezing rain amounts. Details… Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:18:13 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.nws.noaa.gov/largemap.php Winter storm expected through much of the Tennessee Valley northeastward into the central Appalachians and southeastern New England. Get the latest updates from your local Weather Forecast Office by clicking on the map. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:50:25 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110120_drought.html While wet and snowy weather has dominated the western U.S., persistent drought conditions are likely to linger in the Southern Plains and Southeast through mid to late spring, according to NOAA’s National Weather Service. La Niña has kept storms and most of their precipitation in the north, leaving the South drier than normal. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:14:11 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/noaa/noaa.gif The storm system that moved across the Central Plains on Wednesday is taking aim today at a sizeable area of the Midwest and the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. Skies are clearing to snow-covered terrain in the Plains and temperatures are expected to fall to about 20 degrees below average in many areas. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:23:37 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110113_gulfstreamiv.html NOAA has dispatched one of its highly specialized aircraft to collect atmospheric data over the North Pacific Ocean to enhance forecasts of winter storms for the entire North American continent. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:03:33 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/nsa/ Every State, with the exception of Florida, currently has snow on the ground. This includes Hawaii where about seven inches of snow is atop Mauna Kea. As of Jan. 11, 69.4 percent of the contiguous United States is covered by snow - this is more than double the snow cover from last month. This week's snow storm in Southern states has allowed for this unusual occurrence. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:35:07 EST sean.potter@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html Low pressure off the Carolina coast will strengthen and quickly move northward up the Eastern Seaboard. The wintry mix of precipitation associated with this storm will continue to progress northward along the East Coast, impacting the northern Mid-Atlantic States by Tuesday morning and eventually bringing heavy snow into southern New England by early Wednesday morning. Snowfall totals of 8 to 16 inches are expected along the I-95 corridor from New Jersey into New England. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:18:14 EST w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc3.html A significant winter storm will bring snowfall amounts of up to 4 to 6 inches from eastern Tennessee to the central Carolinas on Monday, while significant ice accumulations are expected across portions of Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:28:56 EST w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/coolstuff/5/2.htm Are the kids bored because snow, cold, and ice are keeping them in the house Here's a winter survival puzzle they can do to keep busy. They can change the number of pieces to up the challenge. Pick 9, 24, 48, or 160 pieces. And don't forget to read the survival tips at the bottom of the page, they could save your life someday. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 08:19:15 EST w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html A strengthening low pressure system continues to bring snow and strong winds across the eastern Dakotas and northern Minnesota. Snow and wind across the northern Plains and northern Minnesota should subside today as the low moves away. A cold front sweeping across the Lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys will bring the threat of severe weather. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:40:50 EST w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov