Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

During the early morning hours of December 21st, a train derailed on the bridge over the Potomac River near "The Point" in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Among other damage, the train derailment destroyed the National Weather Service stream gauge, which was housed on this bridge.

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Stream gauge observations will generally not be available at Harpers Ferry, until further notice. Some manual observations may be taken, if staffing allows, during high water / flood events. At this time, it is unclear when -- or if -- the gauge will be able to be reinstalled at this location. We do intend to continue to provide river forecasts at Harpers Ferry, as long as doing so remains feasible.

We will provide updates on the status of the observational gauge when we have them.

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