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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

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2005

- United States Department of Commerce BRONZE MEDAL Award

2003

- MARK TRAIL AWARD (excellence in NOAA Weather Radio programming) for Shelter in Place and Amber Alert Programs

2002

- United States Department of Commerce BRONZE MEDAL Award
- TOP-RANKED NWS Balloon Observation program
- SPECIAL RECOGNITION by NOAA ships during the 2002 hurricane season

2001

- East Texas Mutual Aid Association "AWARD OF EXCELLENCE"

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