Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Hurricane Hunters Tour

at Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

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The following people will be available for interviews. Please contact Chris Strong of NWS Baltimore/Washington at christopher.strong@noaa.gov or 703-996-2223 to schedule an interview time slot for individuals.

Director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC)
Dr. Rick Knabb

NHC Senior Hurricane Specialist
Dan Brown

NHC Hurricane Specialist
John Cangialosi

NHC Hurricane Hunter Mission Specialist
Warren Madden

Director of NOAA's Weather Prediction Center
Dr. David Novak

Crew members of USAF Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Crew member of the NOAA P-3 Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Crew members of NOAA G-IV Hurricane Hunter aircraft
Crew members of NOAA King Air aircraft

Meteorologist-In-Charge of NWS Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office
James E. Lee

FEMA National Spanish Language Spokesperson
Daniel Llargues

Director of the Office of Satellite & Product Operations, NOAA's Satellite and Information Service
Vanessa Griffin

CEO of Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)
Leslie Chapman Henderson

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