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Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. This Weekend

Heavy rain and severe weather is forecast across the central and southern Plains this weekend. Large hail and strong winds will be the primary threats. A Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms has been issued. Consecutive days of heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding across Missouri and Oklahoma on Sunday. A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) for excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Another upper level trough is expected to bring snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. Here are the probabilities for 4 inches of snow or more over this weekend.
As the weather continues to change across California and the West, its time to prepare for Winter Driving. Check your battery, wipers, coolant, and other systems affected by cold temperatures. Make sure your tires have good tread. Remember to pack an emergency supply kit if traveling into the mountains.
Here is the latest probability of 0.10 inches or more of rain. Most of the Valley has a 35 to 85 percent probability with the probability increasing the farther north you go. However the probabilities go down significantly in Kern County.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for the Mojave Slopes in Kern County from 8 PM Saturday evening through 10 AM on Sunday. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are anticipated with a probability up to 86 percent.
Temperatures will remain below normal through this weekend before a warming trend early next week. Temperatures are forecast to climb to near or slightly above normal by Tuesday. The probability for highs of 70 degrees or less are provided for select cities in the San Joaquin Valley.

 

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