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Back-to-Back Pacific Storms to Impact the West Coast; Heavy Snow in the Central Appalachians

Back-to-back powerful Pacific storm systems to impact the Pacific Northwest and northern California through the end of this week with heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and higher elevation mountain snow. A strong, long-duration atmospheric river will accompany the Pacific storms, bringing excessive rainfall and flash flooding to southwest Oregon and northwest California through the week. Read More >

It is day one of Safe Boating Week and today we are stressing the importance of life jackets. Having life jackets easily accessible is one of the main ways you can keep yourself safe while boating, kayaking or canoeing. Don't risk being caught without one when you need one. So grab your life jackets and make sure to "Wear It!" To learn more about life jacket safety, visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/safeboating-lifejackets