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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

February 17, 2017--

Bogoslof volcano erupted this morning with an ash cloud estimated by pilots to about 38,000 feet.

The ash cloud was identified quickly with satellite and lightning data by meteorologists at the Alaska Aviation Weather Unit, Center Weather Service Unit and Volcanic Ash Advisory Center along with volcanologists at the Alaska Volcano Observatory.

Early detection of eruptions occurring in remote locations like Bogoslof volcano gives advance warning to aviators to steer clear of destructive ash clouds.

Follow our partner Alaska Volcano Observatory on facebook and @Alaska_AVO on twitter for more on Bogoslof's ongoing period of unrest in the Aleutians.

Lightning and satellite data detect another Bogoslof Volcano eruption