Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

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Shear (0-6Km)

The 0-6 km shear vector. Values generally greater than 40 knots are supportive of supercells, although in high instability environments this can be as low as 30 knots.

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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Convective Parameters Shear - 0-6km