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 >

Strong thunderstorms this afternoon

A cold front pressing into the area will bring showers and scattered thunderstorms today, mainly this afternoon. Some of the storms may contain strong gusty winds and heavy downpours. A few storms may be severe with damaging winds. Stay safe!! When thunder roars, go indoors!! Some storms may be around early this evening. Otherwise, tonight will bring partial clearing.

Coastal Flooding --- Fire --- Flooding --- Heat --- Thunderstorms --- Tropical --- Winter

	W et Bulb Globe Temperature Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is a measure of the heat stress in direct sunlight, which takes into account: temperature, humidity, wind speed, sun angle and cloud cover (solar radiation). This differs from the heat index, which takes into consideration temperature and humidity and is calculated for shady areas. For more background info on WBGT, click here.		Local Heat Graphics & Information Designed for the public and decision makers, this page gives the Heat Index and Wet Bulb Globe Temperature forecasts for our local area and provides explanations and links to their use for decision making.
	3-Day Maximum Apparent Temperature Map displays the 3 day maximum apparent temperatures. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 1 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day one. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

	Day 2 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day two. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.		Day 3 Maximum Temperature Map displays the maximum temperature for day three. Map gets updated every time the NWS in Caribou produces a new grid.

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