Closely Watching the Tropics; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the West

An increasing threats of heavy rain, strong winds, rip currents and storm surge are developing from tropical system in the western Gulf of Mexico. Residents along and near the western and northern Gulf are urged to follow the latest forecast developments. Meanwhile, dangerous heat and elevated to critical fire weather conditions continue for portions of the West and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

A devastating freezing rain/ice storm event struck Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas, and Southeast Oklahoma on December 25-26, 2000. This storm caused widespread power outages and travel problems. At one point, much of the city of Texarkana was without power, telephone, and water. Ice accumulations were estimated by observes to be as much as an inch in Southwest Arkansas. There was a very narrow (about 20 miles) zone where conditions progressed from no icing to significant icing across Northeast Texas and Northern Louisiana.

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