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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Fairbanks Area Pedro Dome Weather Radar Back in Service

 
Scheduled maintenance on the WSR-88D Pedro Dome weather radar located northeast of Fairbanks is complete and the radar is back in service.
 
For direct access to any of these surrounding radar sites, visit the following web page: https://radar.weather.gov/
 
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