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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Strong to severe thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the southern Plains today through Friday. Hot to dangerously hot temperatures are forecast across portions of the Pacific Northwest and southern Great Basin today. Gusty winds, dry, and hot conditions will bring critical fire weather to parts of central Washington state today. Read More >

 Winter Storm Slowly Losing Its Grip On The Region - Significant Travel Impacts Continue

DETAILS: A winter storm will slowly lose its grip on the region overnight. Periods of light to moderate snow will continue though late evening, then end from west to east overnight. Gusty winds could also bring some blowing and drifting snow. Expect significant impacts to travel

 

TIMING: Snow and blowing/drifting snow ending overnight into early Wednesday morning.

 

IMPACTS: Snow-covered and slippery roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Reduced visibility from falling, blowing and drifting snow is expected at times. Poor road conditions will likely persist into the Wednesday morning commute.

 

ACTIONS: Remember...TAKE IT SLOW in ICE and SNOW! Keep extra distance between vehicles, allow extra time to reach your destination. Always have your headlights on.

 

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