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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rain in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in California

Scattered severe thunderstorms, associated with tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are likely today from the southern Plains into the Ozarks, and mid Mississippi Valley. Excessive rainfall is also likely in these areas. Gusty easterly winds and low relative humidity will support elevated to critical fire weather over coastal portions of California today into Thursday. Read More >

The first measurable snow of the season is likely by Wednesday morning, with most areas seeing under 1". A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for up to 7" in the Little Rockies, where snow will begin Tuesday morning before spreading to lower elevations Tuesday night. Prepare for slippery conditions due to snow or rain that freezes as temperatures fall.
October was a warm and dry month, 5th warmest on record. Only 0.33 inches fell during the month and no snow was reported (first time since 2015). For other locations in NE Montana: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ggw

 

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