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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 >

Southern Oregon and Northern California Smoke Forecast from the HRRR model (Updates hourly)

 

HRRR Smoke Model Link with tutorial and access to full, 48 hour runs

 

Airnow.gov Current Air Quality Index Map for Southern Oregon and Northern California 
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Current Air Quality Index Map 

 

 

Smoke Outlooks from Area Wildfire Air Resource Personnel

 

Oregon Smoke Blog

 

California Smoke Blog

 

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