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Heavy Rain is Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic States Today Along With Potentially Damaging Wind Gusts; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today across the Mid-Atlantic and forecast to contain heavy to excessive rainfall. Numerous instances of flash flooding are possible in southern Virginia and north-central North Carolina. Severe thunderstorms are also possible across the northern Great Plains today. Elevated to Critical Fire Weather located across the Intermountain West. Read More >

Homer Strong is the manager for Eastern Kentucky University's Maywoods Natural Area near Crab Orchard, KY. During his time at Maywoods, Mr. Strong has served as a Cooperative Observer for the National Weather Service, taking daily temperature and precipitation observations. Recently, Mr. Strong received a service award for completing 25 years as a Cooperative Observer.

Thanks Homer, for 25 years of service to the Commonwealth and the Nation.