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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

 

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 fire whirl  A spectacular whirl over a field near Glendale, Kentucky in Hardin County at 3:40pm September 20.  The whirlwind formed on a hot sunny day over a field that had just been burned.  Steven Townsend, Code 3 Images Photography
dust devil A dust devil seen in Dubois County near the Spencer County line on September 19.  It was almost 300 feet tall and traveled nearly 3/4 of a mile.  Mark Kelley KC9GLC
 cracked ground  Harrodsburg,Kentucky June 14, 2007.  Jordan Wirth
 cracked ground  Harrodsburg,Kentucky June 14, 2007.  Jordan Wirth
 cracked ground  Harrodsburg,Kentucky June 14, 2007.  Jordan Wirth
 cracked ground  Harrodsburg,Kentucky June 14, 2007.  Jordan Wirth
 cracked ground  Harrodsburg,Kentucky June 14, 2007.  Jordan Wirth