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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

An impressive winter storm moved onshore into California on Jan 10, 2001. The storm tracked eastward into the Great Basin, but it's precipitation extended all the way from San Diego to Sandpoint, ID. These infrared and visible satellite pictures show the storm at it's peak on 11 January.

Infrared Satellite Image  Visible Satellite Image