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...Storm System Brings Active Weather to the Southwestern United States...
A storm system is bringing rain, mountain snow and strong winds to the southern Great Basin as well as southern California. Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for elevations above 4,500 feet in southern Nevada and northwest Arizona until Thursday morning as well as southern California (particularly above 6,000 feet) until Thursday afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible in the higher elevations. Meanwhile, High Wind Warnings have been posted for portions of southern California from tonight through Friday afternoon, where gusts up to 60 or 65 mph will be common. Details...

...Severe Weather Possible along Western, Central Gulf Coast...
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk of severe thunderstorms for this afternoon into tonight for portions of southeastern Texas, Louisiana and southwestern and southern Mississippi. Damaging winds and perhaps a tornado or two will be the primary hazards with any storms that develop. Details...

...Severe Weather Possible on Wednesday for Western/Central Gulf States...
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has outlined a portion of the western and central Gulf states within a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. A storm system in the southwestern United States will eject into the mid-Mississippi River Valley by Wednesday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will develop across the Arklatex region to the upper Texas coast, spreading eastward throughout the day. Some of the storms may be severe, with the primary risks being large hail and damaging winds, although an isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Population centers that may be impacted on Wednesday include Houston, TX, Shreveport, LA and Jackson, MS. Details...

...New Storm Gearing Up in West as Winter Storm in Central U.S. Winds Down...
As the winter storm that brought as much as 1 to 4 inches of snow across the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley winds down, a new storm is heading for the Four Corners Region. Widespread Winter Storm Watches and Warnings have been posted for the region, along with Avalanche Warnings for the southern Rockies. Meanwhile, freezing rain is likely across portions of the central and lower Mississippi Valley today. Details...

...Wintry Mix Expected across Central U.S...
Scattered snow showers are in the forecast over the central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley today. Mostly light snow will limit accumulations are expected across the region, however heavy snow is possible in some areas, especially across Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. Hazardous conditions could develop to the south of the snow, across portions of the central and lower Mississippi Valley, where periods of sleet and freezing rain are likely. Details...

...Light Snow and Freezing Rain will Impact the Central United States through Monday...
A broad area of light snow and freezing rain will invade portions of the Southern and Central Plains through Monday. One to three inches of snow are expected from the Texas Panhandle to the Middle Mississippi River Valley, along with up to a tenth of an inch of freezing rain. This will be enough to pose a travel hazard for a large portion of the central United States. Meanwhile, another night of sub-freezing temperatures is in store for the Southeast and much of Florida Sunday night. Details...

...Arctic Air Mass Invades the Eastern United States...
Hard Freeze Warnings have been posted for tonight across much of the Gulf Coast from eastern Texas into northern Florida. A substantially colder air mass behind an arctic front will impact the region, where temperatures in the upper teens and 20s will be common. Sub-freezing readings can be expected for a period of 6 to 12 hours across the region. Prematurely blooming or emerging plants are at risk of damage if not properly protected. Some exposed pipes may be susceptible to freezing and should be protected. Pets should have warm shelter or be brought inside. Details...

...Snow Will Impact Great Lakes and Rocky Mountains Today...
Light to occasionally moderate snow will impact the Great Lakes and Rocky Mountains today. Activity will expand into interior New England, the Ohio Valley and northern Mid-Atlantic states on Friday. Details...

...Above Average Temperatures for Thursday...
In general, high temperatures on Thursday will continue to be several degrees above average across the Lower-48. To find out what NWS Climate forecasters are expecting over the next couple of weeks, you can visit the Climate Prediction Center for detailed long range forecasts. Details...

...Storm System Will Bring Light to Moderate Snow to Ohio Valley and Northern Mid-Atlantic...
Up to one inch of snow is possible in the Washington, D.C., area by this evening. Higher amounts of 2-4 inches are likely in the high terrain of eastern West Virginia., western Maryland, and south central Pennsylvania. Details...

...Threat of Coastal Inundation for the Hawaiian Islands and the Marshall Islands...
High Surf Warnings are in effect for Hawaii, where the 10 to 20 foot waves observed today are expected to rise to 18-35 feet tonight. High tides and strong winds are expected to impact the Hawaiian Islands as a cold front moves across the area. This will increase the potential for coastal inundation, with potential impacts including road over-wash, sand or rocks on the roadways, and water approaching exposed property areas. The Marshall Islands have the potential to be similarly impacted. Details...

...Snow and Cold to Affect Central Plains Today...
A storm system will bring light snow to parts of the central Plains and light rain over portions of Kansas and southern Missouri into parts of the southern Ohio/Tennessee Valleys today. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for portions of the central Plains, where 1-2 inches of snow are forecast, along with gusty winds. Meanwhile, temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average across the central and southern High Plains. Details...

...Strong Winds a Concern for the Central California Coast...
A storm system will impact the central California coast and weaken as it moves inland. Very strong winds ahead of this system will be the main concern. Additionally, the system will bring some light rain to the San Joaquin Valley and light snow to the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Mountains above 5000 feet. High wind warnings will be in effect at least through Tuesday morning. Details...

...Disturbance Will Bring Heavy Rain to South Fla., But with Little Chance of Development...
The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued a Special Tropical Weather Outlook for the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. A weak disturbance north of Cuba will bring locally heavy rain to southern Florida today. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are likely, leading to ponding of water in poor drainage areas. This system has a low chance of becoming a subtropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Details...

...Possibility for Subtropical Cyclone Formation near the Florida Keys and Cuba...
A non-tropical low pressure system is interacting with an upper-level trough, producing showers and thunderstorms across of much of west and central Cuba, the lower Florida Keys. A surface circulation is becoming better defined just west of the western tip of Cuba. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected to impact southern Florida and the Florida Keys over the next couple of days. Details...

...Tranquil Weather is Forecast for Much of the Country Today...
A rather low-impact weather day is forecast for most of the country today. The storm system that brought blizzard conditions to the Plains has weakened and is rapidly moving through the eastern half of the country bringing areas of rain to the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, western Alaska has been experiencing blizzard conditions as a storm churns in the Bering Sea, but conditions will steadily improve today. Details...

...Heavy Snow and Strong Winds to Diminish as Storm System Moves East...
The same storm system that brought blizzard conditions to portions of the Central Plains will weaken while moving into the eastern U.S. this evening. The strong winds and heavy snow will gradually diminish, but showers and strong thunderstorms will continue to move across the southeastern U.S. tonight. Rain may be moderate to heavy at times. In the meantime, temperatures should be cold enough to support light snow in the higher elevations of the central Appalachians tonight and Sunday. Details...

...Flash Flooding Possible this Afternoon in the Lower Mississippi River Valley...
Widespread moderate to heavy rain is possible this afternoon across the Lower Mississippi River Valley as a cold front tracks across the region. The combination of abundant moisture and slow-moving precipitation will lead to rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. The heavy rainfall over already saturated soils may contribute to flash flooding. Remember: Turn Around Don't Drown. Details...

...Major Winter Storm Impacting the Central Plains...
Very heavy snow will continue through Saturday afternoon across the Central Plains. The greatest accumulations of 1 to 2 feet will be found from northeast Colorado into southern Nebraska and northwest Kansas. Relatively lighter snowfall amounts will fall over central Kansas and western Iowa. Northerly winds of 15-25 mph with gust over 40 mph will create blizzard conditions over portions of northeast Colorado into southwest Nebraska. Travel will be impossible and extremely dangerous in this region. Details...

…Major Winter Storm is Occurring in the Central Plains…
Heavy snow is possible today across parts of the central Plains and central High Plains, with 1 to 2 feet of snow expected in the Denver area. Blizzard Warnings are in effect for the central High Plains. Meanwhile, severe weather is possible across parts of the Southern Plains today. Details...

...Life-Threatening Weather Conditions to Develop Tonight in Central Plains...
Blizzard Warnings are in effect for northeast Colorado, northwest Kansas and southwest Nebraska as a winter storm continues to strengthen. Snow will rapidly develop across the Plains later tonight and become widespread on Friday. This storm will be slow moving, so a prolonged period of moderate to heavy snow will persist into early Saturday morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour coupled with wind gusts up to 50 mph will create blizzard and life-threatening weather conditions across the region. Details...

...Major Storm System to Bring a Variety of Weather to Central U.S…
What will become a large storm system over the central and southern Rockies is currently organizing out west and will bring heavy snow with strong winds, severe weather and heavy rain to parts of the central U.S. over the next couple of days. Details...

...Winter Storm Possible for Central Rockies and Adjacent Plains Thursday through Saturday...
A Pacific system is forecast to bring a significant winter storm to the central Rockies and adjacent Great Plains from Thursday through Saturday. Heavy snowfall (locally in excess of one foot) is possible across eastern Colorado, southeast Wyoming, northwest Kansas, and Nebraska. Strong winds will accompany the snow, leading to reduced visibilities under one half mile at times. Near blizzard and impossible travel conditions may develop across the region. Be prepared before the storm arrives. Details...

...Winter Storm Bringing Snow to Northern New England...
Unsettled conditions are expected across portions of northern New England today, with wintry precipitation occurring to the north of a warm front. Snow and freezing rain will end in northern Maine this evening. Meanwhile, early February warmth is in store for much of the eastern third of the U.S., with temperatures as much as 15-25 degrees above normal for some locations. Details...

...Winter Weather to Impact Northwest Washington State through Wednesday Morning...
Heavy snow will continue in the high terrain of northwest Washington as a cold front sweeps across the region. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches are expected in the northern Cascades above 3,000 feet by Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, 6 to 11 inches are possible in the Olympics. Winter weather will make travel difficult in the passes at times. Meanwhile, rain is expected in the lower elevations, including the Seattle and Olympia metro areas. Details...

...Winter Storm Expected For Northern New England Tonight...
Heavy snow is forecast tonight for northern Maine, where a Winter Storm Watch is in effect. A total of 8 to 10 inches of snow is forecast. To the south a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected, with all rain over the rest of New England. The storm is expected to depart Wednesday evening. Details...

...High Surf Warnings and Advisories are in Effect for the Hawaiian Islands...
A strong area of high pressure to the northeast of the Hawaiian Islands is bringing windy conditions and high surf to the islands. Waves reaching up to 35 feet in height are possible in some areas. Wave activity will peak overnight tonight, and then subside over the next couple of days. The public is being urged to stay away from the shoreline until the dangerous conditions have ended. Details...

...Light Snow is Expected from the Great Lakes to New England...
Scattered snow showers with minor additional accumulations will quickly depart the Northeast this morning as an upper level disturbance moves over the region, while in the Great Lakes mostly light snow will track from west to east ahead of a warm front today. Otherwise, a relatively quiet pattern is in place across much of the U.S., with no major storms to speak of through mid-week. Details...

...Brisk West Southwest Winds for Northwestern Montana...
High Wind Warnings are in effect for portions of northwestern Montana through at least tonight. Sustained wind speeds of 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 75mph, are likely. In the higher terrain of the northern Rockies, wind gusts may reach 95 mph. Details...

...Alaska Freezes while much of the Country Remains Tranquil...
While much of the country enjoys warm and tranquil weather, bitterly cold temperatures settled into northern Alaska bringing dangerous wind chill values of 50 to 75 degrees below zero. Meanwhile, strong Santa Ana winds continued over southern California although not as strong as Friday. Strong winds were also common over portions of Montana and Wyoming where High Wind Watches and Warnings were posted. High pressure and pleasant weather remained the main focus from the Great Lakes to the East Coast. Details...


 

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