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Atmospheric River to Begin to Impact the Northwest U.S.; Gusty Winds in the Northeast U.S.

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later Tuesday will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through at least Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated rain and snow showers will continue in the Northeast U.S. Tuesday behind a cold front. Read More >

Overview

The extratropical remnants of Gordon moved slowly across the Ohio Valley on Saturday, September 8, 2018, bringing heavy rainfall and severe weather. The primary impacts across central Kentucky and southern Indiana were flash flooding and two confirmed EF-0 tornadoes.

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Weather map showing the low pressure center that was formerly Tropical Storm Gordon, and a stationary front across Kentucky.
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