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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Active Pattern Continues in Hawaii

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected today from the ArkLaTex and Lower Mississippi Valley through the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Thunderstorms may produce heavy to excessive rain that could pose a flooding threat today from east Texas into New York. A powerful kona storm will continue to impact Hawaii through Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms. Read More >

Strong wind gusts are expected to develop Wednesday evening and persist into early Thursday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 65 MPH are possible, which may lead to widespread tree damage and power outages. Other impacts include choppy lakes, difficult driving for high-profile vehicles, and the potential for blowing dust around the Moses Lake Area.
Heavy snow showers will impact mountain passes tonight through Friday. Stevens Pass could see up to 4 feet of snow, Snoqualmie Pass could see up to 6 feet of snow, and Lookout Pass could see up to 2.5 feet of snow. Please avoid travel if possible. If travel is necessary, keep an emergency supply kit in the vehicle.
Areas of blowing dust are possible due to high winds along I-90 through the Moses Lake area and central Columbia Basin. This will be most impactful Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Localized visibilities less than 0.25 miles are possible.
A few rivers in the Palouse and one in the east Slopes of the Cascades will experience bankfull or minor flooding conditions Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15. These rivers are: Stehekin River, Paradise Creek, and Palouse River. Impacts include minor flooding and swift currents. Please take precautions and follow all road signs regarding any flooded roads.

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