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Heavy Rainfall in the East Wednesday; Hot Temperatures Continue in Coastal Southern California

Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flooding Wednesday over southwest Pennsylvania into northern West Virginia, and western Maryland. Flood Watches have been issued. An extended period of hot weather will continue for parts of coastal southern California including Los Angeles through Thursday. Heat Advisories remain in effect. Read More >

Dispersion Index Table

DISPERSION INDEX TABLE

 
Dispersion Index Interpretation
>100 Very Good (but may indirectly indicate hazardous conditions.)
60-100 Good (typical burning values)
41-60 Fair to Good (climatological afternoon values for most inland forests.)
21-40 Fair (stagnation if accompanied by persistent low wind speeds.)
13-20 Poor to Fair (stagnation, if persistent; better than average for nighttime.)
7-12 Poor (stagnant, but near average at nighttime.)
1-6 Very Poor (climatological nighttime value for most locations.)