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 >

Congratulations to this year's Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence, The Parklands of Floyd's Fork! Each year we recognize a local partner that has gone above any beyond in helping to create a more Weather Ready Nation. This year, that distinction goes to The Parklands for their role in what has become a mutually beneficial relationship between them and the National Weather Service. If you want to read more about projects that the NWS Louisville office and the Parklands have collaborated on, below is a link to the national story map that shows all of the 2021 WRN Ambassadors of Excellence from across the country. The Parklands is #26.

2021 WRN Ambassador Of Excellence National Story Map

Below: Lead Forecaster Brian Schoettmer, far right, presents the award.