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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Research and Development Area
Picture of cubicles in research and development area
This is the Research and Development Area of the office. The cubicles are used by the Science and Operations Officer (SOO), the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM), the Information Technology Officer (ITO), Senior Service Hydrologist, and other staff members to conduct research and other job related tasks.