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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Graphical HWO - Activation Necessity

This graphic specifies whether activation of storm spotters and emergency management personnel will be necessary during the period. It is designed to match the last statement in the standard text hazardous weather outlook product.

Activation Necessity
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Activation of storm spotters and EMA's is...
...not anticipated.
...possible.
...likely.
...requested or ongoing.