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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

 

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Significant Weather Phenomena to Report to the National Weather Service

Large thunder storm over city at sunset

  • Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Wall Cloud
  • Hail of any size
  • Wind gusts greater than 40 mph
  • Heavy rain and/or high rainfall rates
  • Flash Flooding
  • Street, parking lot, or underpass flooding
  • Weather-related damage of any kind
  • Unusual or questionable weather
  • Heavy snow or high snowfall rates
  • Dense Fog or Smoke (visibilities less than 1/2 mile)
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