A Major Coastal Storm For The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns In Southern California

A major storm is forecast to intensify over the weekend along the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic coast and deliver a number of impacts. Heavy rain and high winds are expected for coastal sections of eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia, while a variety of marine hazards are possible for the entire East Coast. Meanwhile, elevated to critical fire weather threats are likely for southern California. Read More >

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A Major Coastal Storm For The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns In Southern California

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