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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 >

March 28th, 2021
The 21st Anniversary of the Ft. Worth & Arlington Tornadoes

March 28th, 2021 marks the 21st anniversary of the Ft. Worth and Arlington tornadoes. Two lives were lost in Ft. Worth and there were 80 injuries. Read more about these storms and watch the radar loops by clicking on the images below. (reflectivity | velocity)

radar reflectivity image showing the fort worth tornado of March 28th, 2000  image shows the first page of a .pdf document that reviews the
                        March 28th, 2000 tornado in Ft. Worth and Arlington, TX

radar reflectivity image showing the ft. worth tornado of March 28th, 2000