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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Storm Warning: Advancements in Marine Communications and Forecasting
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The Edmund Fitzgerald
 
The Fall Storm Season
 
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On the Occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald ;
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