
Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >
Spokane, WA
Weather Forecast Office
This is a loop of 3.9 micron satellite imagery. This is a near-infrared channel that is sensitive to temperatures.
The image at 0130Z (530 pm PST) shows a black spot at Mt St Helens, indicating very warm temperatures. The subsequent images show the cooling of the volcano, as well as the drifting ash cloud to the east.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Spokane, WA
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Spokane, WA 99224
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