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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Southern Texas

A series of cold fronts will continue to bring periods of gusty winds, low elevation rainfall, and high elevation snow to the Pacific Northwest this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce areas of flooding over southern Texas through Monday morning. Read More >

SKYWARN Recognition Day gets underway Friday evening!  This annual event is our way of celebrating the contributions amateur radio operators make across the country in helping the NWS complete its Mission of protecting life and property.  This year, the event runs from Friday, November 30 at 6 pm until Saturday, December 1 at 6 pm.  This year, NWS Des Moines will be taking part only from 6 pm to 10 pm Friday evening.  If you're an area amateur radio operator, we invite you to stop by the office Friday evening in that window of time to say "hello".  Full details about SKYWARN Recognition Day can be found at the link here.