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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Snow and Sleet

Winter Storm Event Warning Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Storm Warning
Winter Weather Advisory Event Accumulation Criteria
  • Winter Weather Advisory

 

Ice/Freezing Rain

Ice Storm Warning Criteria
1/4" or Greater Ice Accretion
Winter Weather Advisory Criteria
Trace Amounts to Less Than 1/4" Ice Accretion

 

Criteria for non-precipitation watches/warnings/advisories can be found here.