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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Snow is expected Thursday afternoon and early evening as a fast moving front passes over Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valleys before weakening over the Gulf. Light snow will cause difficult driving conditions during Thursday’s afternoon rush hour through into the evening. 1 to 2 inches of new snow accumulation are expected.

Remember to slow down and allow for extra travel time when driving in snowy conditions!