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…Flash Flooding Possible this Afternoon in the Lower Mississippi River Valley…

Posted 04 February 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

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

…Major Winter Storm Impacting the Central Plains…

Posted 04 February 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

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

…Winter Storm Possible for Central Rockies and Adjacent Plains Thursday through Saturday…

Posted 02 February 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

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

…Winter Weather to Impact Northwest Washington State through Wednesday Morning…

Posted 31 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

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.

…High Surf Warnings and Advisories are in Effect for the Hawaiian Islands…

Posted 31 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

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

…Strong Winds Will Impact Southern California through Saturday…

Posted 28 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

A strong Santa Ana wind event is expected across southern California through Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds will occur across the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties with wind gusts between 60 and 70 MPH. Winds across Southern California are expected to peak Saturday morning

…More Rain, Snow and Wind for the Pacific Northwest…

Posted 25 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

Flooding will be a concern in the Pacific Northwest over the next couple of days as more rain and snow impact the area. Strong winds will also accompany this system, which is expected to move through the northwest Wednesday into Thursday. Strong winds may make driving hazardous for high profile vehicles.

…Strongest Solar Radiation Storm Since October 2003 Underway…

Posted 24 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

A large geomagnetic storm (a type of solar storm) — the largest such storm since October 2003 — is currently underway. The storm remains at S3 (strong) levels but has dropped below its peak and will continue to slowly decrease throughout the day.

…Strong Winds Sweep Southern California…

Posted 22 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

Strong winds in La Quinta, California cause play to be suspended during the third round of the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament. Trees were uprooted, tents and scoreboards were blown over and people were evacuated from the course.

…NOAA Launches Weather-Ready Nation Emergency Response Project in Louisiana…

Posted 21 January 2012 | Categories: H1N1 Flu Updates

The National Weather Service’s New Orleans/Baton Rouge Weather Forecast Office today increased its rapid response ability with the launch of a new 24/7 emergency response desk and team of meteorologists and hydrologists who will provide forecasts, warnings, and timely decision support services during high-impact weather and other disasters. A critical part of NOAA’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative, these emergency mobile weather and water forecasters are trained to work alongside emergency managers to enhance preparedness efforts in the central Gulf coast region.