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Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

 

2026 Skywarn Calendar (all times are local)  megan.e.jones@noaa.gov

 

Severe Weather and Safety Training, called SKYWARN, is free and open to the public.

There is no need to register. Sessions will last an hour and a half. Bring the family! Bring a friend! 

 

We'll have interaction with you on thunderstorm formation and storm hazards, flash floods, lightning,

tornadoes, hail and high wind. We'll tell you how to be prepared, and discuss storm structure, storm

strength and Watches and Warnings. See some neat pictures and cool video and learn to be Weather-Ready!

99 out of every 100 people will NOT be disappointed! For sure you don't want to be that 1.

 

Click on the calendar entry for all the details. (all times are local)