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Critical to Extremely Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Hurricane Rafael

A strong Santa Ana wind event will lead to critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions over portions of southern California Wednesday. Rafael has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico by Thursday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for parts of the Florida Keys. It is too soon to determine any northern Gulf Coast impacts. Read More >

The National Weather Service is looking for a volunteer Cooperative Weather Observer in or within 5 miles of Meade. We will provide all the equipment, supplies and training necessary to collect daily temperature, precipitation and snowfall data. All you need is your willingness to collect weather information on a daily basis and a location to set up the equipment.   The equipment comprises of a temperature sensor with a digital display unit and a standard rain gauge. If you are interested, please call (620)225-6514.