75y ago on 25 Mar ‘48, Air Force weather officers E. J. Fawbush and R. C. Miller successfully predicted a tornado at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City. This single forecast led to the establishment of a centralized US severe weather forecast program (and ultimately the SPC).
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we would like to recognize our great TAFB forecasters! Heather joined the in 2018 & TAFB in 2021. She holds a hybrid position at TAFB & SSU. Heather is vital to our outreach program. Fun fact, she makes wine! More at nhc.noaa.gov/staff/Nepaul_b
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This PSA for the #deaf & hard of hearing community explains what you need to know when it comes to flood safety. Stay informed and #WeatherReady youtu.be/RUf3ErtEbG4 #ASL
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Heavy snow will spread over the Sierra through the day with extremely hazardous conditions by the afternoon. Avoid travel if possible. #CAwx
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This #WomensHistoryMonth, colleagues shared the important women in their lives who serve as their inspiration. #WHM2023
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The next winter storm is making its towards NorCal and will bring widespread rain & heavy mountain snow tonight through Wednesday. Give yourself extra time for your commute the next few days. Mountain travel is highly discouraged!
🛰️: bit.ly/3ZkAcjQ #CAwx
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Showers and thunderstorms containing heavy downpours
capable of 1-3"/hr rates may lead to isolated instances of flash
flooding through the evening in southern Louisiana. The metro area of Baton Rouge will be particularly vulnerable to these intense rainfall rates.
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#WPC_MD 0141 affecting Southern Louisiana, #mswx #lawx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
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There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall Tuesday along the coastline. Further inland, the threat is marginal. Although mainstem rivers are not expected to rise above flood stage, street and creek flooding will remain a concern. #CAwx #BayAreaWx
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An isolated strong to severe storm or two capable of marginally severe hail and/or a damaging gust is possible across parts of southern LA into far southwestern MS this afternoon/evening.
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5:08pm CDT #SPC_MD 0378 , #mswx #lawx, spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md
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Here we go again...
Heavy rain and mountain snows return to California this evening and into Tuesday bringing the renewed threat for flooding and dangerous mountain travel.
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As of 11:30 am CDT There is a Slight Risk (2/5) for severe weather across portions of the Southeast US. Strong to severe storms with damaging wind gusts, hail and a brief tornado are possible this afternoon through early evening. Please see spc.noaa.gov for more info.
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Heavy rain has impacted parts of the Southeast between early Sun morning through this morning and is still ongoing across parts of Georgia and Alabama, leading to areas of flash flooding. Maximum estimated rainfall totals are as high as 7-10" so far, with a larger area over 3".
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We are not finished with the flooding threat tonight! Much of west-central GA is expecting an additional 2-4 more inches of rainfall through tomorrow. Turn around don't drown! ⛈️ ☔️ #gawx
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#WPC_MD 0134 affecting Central AL...West Central GA, #gawx #alwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
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A locally favorable corridor for supercell tornadoes may be developing over portions of south-central AL (near and just south of Montgomery) during the next couple hours.
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3/26 7:30 CDT: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of west central Georgia. Hazards will include scattered large hail, (isolated very large hail), damaging wind gusts, and a tornado or two possible. Details: spc.noaa.gov #gawx
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3/26 6 PM CDT: A Tornado Watch has been issued for southern and central Alabama. Hazards will include a few tornadoes (a couple intense), scattered large hail (isolated very large hail), and scattered damaging wind gusts. Details: spc.noaa.gov #alwx
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⛈️🌪️Nighttime tornadoes are dangerous as they are difficult to spot in the dark & many people are asleep or not aware of the weather at night.
ALWAYS have multiple ways to receive warnings! 📻📱🖥📺📢
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Clustering storms near the Jackson area may gradually organize and pose increasing potential for strong wind gusts while approaching the Meridian vicinity through 6-8 PM CDT.
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3/26 4 PM CDT: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 pm CDT for far eastern LA and south central MS. Hazards include: Several tornadoes (a couple intense), scattered large hail (isolated very large hail), and scattered damaging wind. Details: spc.noaa.gov #mswx #lawx
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Lines of strong-to-severe thunderstorms may produce
flash flooding, particularly where training convection occurs in Southern AL and Southwest GA
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#WPC_MD 0133 affecting Southern AL...Southwest GA, #gawx #alwx #flwx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
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A developing cluster of intense thunderstorms will head for portions of northern LA, central MS, and central AL over the
next several hours. Flash flooding may occur with rainfall rates up to 2"/hr possible, particularly within training/continuous storms.
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#WPC_MD 0132 affecting Northern LA...Central MS...West Central AL, #alwx #mswx #lawx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
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You know to take shelter immediately if your area receives a Tornado Warning. But what makes a good shelter? Take the time now to figure out your options and make sure you’re #WeatherReady weather.gov/safety/tornado
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What does being #WeatherReady look like? When it comes to tornadoes, it means knowing your ‘safe place’ and practicing going there well before severe weather arrives. Learn more tornado safety tips at weather.gov/safety/tornado
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3/26 1:10 PM CDT: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 7 PM CDT for portions of LA and southeast TX. A few tornadoes (a couple intense), scattered large hail (isolated very large hail), and scattered damaging winds will be possible. #lawx #txwx Details: spc.noaa.gov
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Severe thunderstorms will persist into tonight across a broad portion of the Deep South/Southeast States. A few strong tornadoes and very large hail may occur with the most intense storms, particularly from central Louisiana into central/southern Alabama. weather.gov
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11:46am CDT #SPC Public Severe Weather Outlook #PWO concerning #alwx #lawx #mswx #txwx spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo
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An axis of training showers and thunderstorms will
advance across areas of eastern GA through central SC and possibly into far southern NC through the early afternoon hours. Areas of flash flooding will be possible. weather.gov
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#WPC_MD 0130 affecting Eastern GA through Central SC and far Southern NC, #ncwx #scwx #gawx, wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/metwatch/metwa
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March 26: There is an Enhance risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today across parts of LA/MS/AL. Several rounds of storms are expected. Very large hail (some greater than 2 inches), a few tornadoes (1 or 2 possibly strong/EF-2+) & damaging gusts are possible.
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This 24 hour time lapse shows the evolution of yesterday's severe weather that brought destruction to parts of Mississippi.
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Several inches to over a foot of snow in the West, Intermountain West, & into the Plains; and from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Another strong system in the West to bring potential for several feet of additional snow early next week.
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Lingering frontal boundary is producing severe storms with damaging winds & large hail in the Southeast. Several systems are bringing areas of heavy snow to the West, Plains, & Great Lakes. Critical fire weather threats are in place for parts of the south/central High Plains.
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Widespread moderate precipitation returns Monday PM - Wednesday. Heaviest precipitation is expected on Tuesday. Be prepared for slick roads, longer than normal commute, & possible ponding of water on roadways. Leave yourself extra time to travel! #cawx
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2:20pm CDT #SPC Day2 #FireWX Critical: portions of far southeastern new mexico into west texas spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_
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12:48pm CDT #SPC Day2 Outlook Enhanced Risk: across parts of far eastern Louisiana, southern/central Mississippi, and southern/central Alabama spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo
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The likeliehood of severe weather has increased some this afternoon with upgrading both areas of concern to a Slight (level 2 out of 5) risk. Damaging wind is the main threat, though a tornado or two remains possible
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11:25am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Slight Risk: for the Upper Ohio River Valley, Southeast Georgia and northern Florida, and Alabama spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo
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After a brief break, heavy rain and mountain snow is set to return to California early next week. This additional moisture will bring renewed flooding threats to the coast and central valley.
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[9:50 AM] We are sending out three survey teams today to assess damage across north AL and southern middle TN after last night's storms. The survey results will be shared as teams complete their assessments later today. Please pass along any damage reports you have! #HUNwx
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7:54am CDT #SPC Day1 Outlook Marginal Risk: Upper OH Valley/Lower Great Lakes and the Southeast spc.noaa.gov/products/outlo
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Cleanup is already underway as devestating storms impacted the south overnight. Please be wary that dangers remain even after the storms move on.
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