Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >
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The images below are the official NWS minimum temperatures, wind chill forecasts, and durations of these values at or below different thresholds in degrees Fahrenheit for the next 7 days. This data is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations. |
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Cold Weather Related Warning/Watch/Advisory Criteria |
The NWS Hazard Simplification (Haz Simp) project has led to changes to our cold weather related product suite beginning this season. These changes are designed to simplify the communication of information, improve understanding, and enhance the utility of forecasts and warnings. Detailed information about these changes can be found in the Service Change Notice and the Haz Simp Cold One-Pager. Cold Temperature related Warning and Watch statements will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay when the following criteria is forecast:
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Wind Chill related Warning, Watch, and Advisory statements will be issued when wind speeds are forecast to be 10 mph or greater and the following criteria is forecast:
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Frost related Advisory statements will be issued when the following criteria is forecast:
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