Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Each six-digit Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) Location Code “PSSCCC” uniquely identifies a specific geographic area. The "P" allows for subdividing or partitioning the area defined by the "CCC" into smaller parts in the case of a very large or uniquely shaped area, or because of widely varying climate, population, or geographic features. The area defined by the “CCC” can be divided into 2 to 9 partitions. Area partitions may be of unequal size and when combined will cover the entire "CCC" area without overlap.

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Partial County Alerting (PCA) Overview
PCA Technical Discussion
PCA Benefits for Residents and Broadcasters
PCA Example: Flash Flood Warning
NWS Offices Using PCA
Description of the SAME Location Code PSSCCC
(#2 under Description of Columns)

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Illustration of P = 1-9

Number and descriptive partition labeling

In actual use, partitions may be of unequal size and fewer than 9 partitions may used.

Northwest

North

Northeast

West

Central

East

Southwest

South

Southeast

Illustration of P = Zero

Defined as "All or unspecified portions"