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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 >

 

NWS Services

Meteorology of April 3, 19794

During the Outbreak April 3, 1974

In the Path April 3, 1974

 

 

Technical Reports April 3 1974

 

 

 

Thanks to Mrs Dickinson for allowing us to post her letter here.  She rode out the storm in her basement with her son, just a few blocks away from the tornado.

Dickinson letter