Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms are possible from the Ohio Valley to the central Plains this evening, and the threat will expand into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Alaska through this evening and for the Four Corners region through Monday. Read More >

...Ice Safety...

Temperatures have been very warm this winter, and most areas
across northern and eastern Maine have had their warmest November
through January on record. The warmer than average temperatures
combined with several rain events have led to lower than average
ice thickness in many areas. Also, the quality of ice in many
areas is poor. It is important to keep a few things in mind:

1. Areas that have historically been safe for outdoor activities
such as skiing or snowmobiling may or may not be safe this year.

2. There are likely large variations in the ice thickness over
short distances. Just because the ice is safe in one location, does
not mean that an entire pond or lake is safe.

3. Rivers are of particular concern this year as there has been
above average runoff from melting snow and rain.

4. The ice quality in many areas is likely only poor to fair.
Clear ice is usually more solid than white or grey opaque or snow
Ice.

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