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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Doppler Radar Image

 

Figure 14: Miami Doppler radar image from 1758 UTC May 12, 1997
1.5 degree base reflectivity.

 

Doppler Radar Image

 

Figure 15: Miami Doppler radar image from 1803 UTC May 12, 1997
0.5 degree base reflectivity.