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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall for the Southwest; Thunderstorms in Florida with Flooding Possible

Tropical moisture from Priscilla will bring a multi-day thunderstorm, widespread heavy rainfall and flash flooding event across the Southwest/Four Corners region. Flash flooding will be a concern in burn scars, slot canyons, and urban areas. Widespread storms are expected in central/South Florida with some isolated flash flooding possible. Read More >

NWS weather support is designed for those events that, as an Emergency Manager, you feel are particularly vulnerable to weather due to location, size or nature of the event. The NWS is committed to providing decision support services on behalf of the EM community in order to help support public safety. After you submit a request for weather support, we will put together a Hazardous Weather Action Plan for your event (example below). The Plan is designed to help you prepare for a variety of weather hazards and scenarios.

Sample Hazardous Weather Action Plan (blank version)