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    For the latest forecasts, images and resources for storms and , please see: &

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    Aug 21

    For a one-stop page with a list of websites, social media feeds and satellite imagery resources for , bookmark:

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    Aug 21

    The latest from the NHC calls for the potential for TWO tropical systems in the Gulf of Mexico early next week. It is too soon for specifics on location and magnitude of impacts, but it is important to continue to monitor progress over the coming days.

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    Aug 21

    As the Arctic sea ice melt season nears its peak, scientists are poring over satellite images, running experimental forecast models, and asking the perennial question: How low will it go? 2020 may not set a record, but it looks to be close.

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    Aug 20

    Record to near record heat will remain over the Desert Southwest through Friday. Fire weather threats remain Critical due to dry lightning and gusty winds in the Great Basin, Rockies, and High Plains. Heavy rain in the Southeast may produce flash flooding.

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  6. Aug 20

    + To get the latest forecasts for storms in the Atlantic and Pacific, including downloadable maps, simply head over to the National Hurricane Center webpage: (a.k.a., )

    Residents all along the Gulf Coast need to monitor this weekend with 2 storms forecast to possibly impact the region next week.
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    Aug 20

    Our initial forecast for September 2020 anticipates increased chances for continued warmth and dryness across much of the West.

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    Aug 20

    Increased chances for above-normal temperatures exist nationwide during September through November.

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    Aug 20

    Persistence and expansion of are forecast during the next 3 months across much of California, the Great Basin, Southwest, Rockies, and High Plains. Some improvement is possible for the Pacific Northwest, Mississippi Valley, and Northeast.

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    Aug 20

    Two experimental indices show how extreme the heat and dryness has been in the West, exacerbating fire risk. EDDI examines atmospheric evaporative demand LERI examines actual evapotranspiration from the land surface

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    Aug 20

    8/18: Looking further out, ’s Seasonal Outlook shows that the in the West may be with us for some time. and may in fact, expand. Areas that may improve? Northwest, Northeast, Midwest, parts of the N. Plains, HI. See

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    Aug 20

    8/18: Next week, ’s sees more dryness from parts of the Southwest through the Southern Plains, but above normal precip chances in stricken states like WY, IA, ME, others. Unfortunately, expect another hot week. See

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    Aug 20

    8/18: This week’s change map shows mostly deteriorating conditions for areas already experiencing , such as the Northeast, Western PA, IA, and much of the West. Improvements in the Southeast and a few other spots. See

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    Aug 20

    8/18: Across the West, record-breaking heat + dryness has led to worsening and an outbreak of wildfires. Extreme Drought (D3) exists in OR, CA, NV, UT, AZ, NM, CO, WY, OK, TX, IA ’s Footprint: 30.6% of USA See

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    Aug 19

    It's ! So far this ’s WP-3D Orion has flown into TS , Hurricane and Hurricane deploying 155 dropsondes to gather atmospheric data. NOAA’s Gulfstream IV-SP also deployed 112 dropsondes during flights into .

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    Aug 19

    NOAA and one Arizona company are teaming up to take a uniquely detailed look at the composition of Earth’s stratosphere.

    A high altitude balloon drifts above a town.
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    Aug 19

    Today is ! From aviation’s earliest days, and its predecessors have provided aviation-related observations and forecasts, even helping the Wright Brothers choose a location for their historic first flights. Read more:

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    Aug 19

    5 STRIKING facts versus myths about lightning you should know.

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    Aug 18

    For , 's satellite watched 10 hours of using the Geostationary Lightning Mapper () in Florida today, shown here over ~3 seconds!

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    Aug 17

    Sweltering heat continues its grip in the West with widespread temps in the 100s, with 110s and 120s in the Desert Southwest. Critical fire weather threats continue due to isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms and gusty winds, including some severe winds in Oregon.

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