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Bering Sea Storms in Alaska; Heavy Rain in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley

A series of Bering Sea storms continues to impact western Alaska this week, with elevated water levels, isolated coastal flooding, high surf, erosion, and strong winds. Tropical moisture will bring the potential for heavy rain and thunderstorms to Hawaii through early Thursday. A few severe thunderstorms are possible over the Upper Mississippi Valley today with some tornado potential. Read More >

Overview

A significant weather event occurred on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. A potent cold front moved across the area, bringing high winds, a wall of dust, and dangerous fire weather conditions. In addition, winds ahead of the front picked up, bringing additional fire weather concerns as well as dust storm conditions. Numerous watches, warnings, and advisories were issued, including High Wind Warnings, Dust Storm Warnings, Blowing Dust Warnings, and Red Flag Warnings.
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