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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

A High Wind Warning is currently out for the Alaska Peninsula until 4pm.  Gusts up to 75mph are possible.  High winds were also observed at St. George Island last night. But what is causing those high winds?

A low pressure system is storming through the Bering Sea which is causing hurricane force winds and almost 80 mph gusts! You can see the low pressure in this image by the curl located just east of the Pribilofs.