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The National Weather Service in Pueblo issued a flash flood warning Saturday evening for Costilla and Huerfano counties in southern Colorado. The impacted area is about 35 miles north of the New Mexico state line.
A hazardous weather alert is in effect for Northeast Ohio, including the Cleveland and Akron areas, as strong to severe thunderstorms and heat move through the region. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds,
Baltimore faces severe weather with potential for storms, wind gusts, and flash flooding, as the National Weather Service issues alerts.
Trump’s pick to lead the NOAA, Neil Jacobs, was chief atmospheric scientist for Panasonic Weather Solutions and is a proponent of privatization. The president’s nominee for another top NOAA post, Taylor Jordan, is a lobbyist for weather-related clients.
Some experts say staff shortages might have complicated forecasters’ ability to coordinate responses with local emergency management officials.
On the high end, some 3 to 4 inches of rain are expected over South Florida; the heaviest precipitation is expected Monday night.
Oregonians can click on this National Weather Service interactive tool to see if they are inside the boundaries of the Extreme Heath Watch and Heat Advisory for the coming days. Click on the tool, check the Hazards and Warnings box. Use the plus and minus sign to zoom in or out on your area.
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in southern Wisconsin later this week, though no widespread severe weather is expected. Storm chances are likely Wednesday through early Friday, with another round possible on Saturday. The National Weather Service's forecast will likely narrow down the timing later in the week.
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KCRG on MSNNational Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado in DavenportThe National Weather Service released a preliminary report on the storm in western Davenport on Friday. Meteorologists surveyed the area Saturday. A preliminary report determined an EF-2 rated tornado with estimated winds of at least 111 mph.
The National Weather Service forecasts severe storms and potential flash flooding in Pittsburgh starting Sunday.