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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Friday

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts appear possible over the central and southern High Plains and eastern Kansas into Missouri Friday afternoon and evening. Rounds of storms Friday ahead of a slow moving frontal boundary will bring locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential to the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, and the Appalachians. Read More >

Mid/upper atmospheric moisture will increase late this weekend and the pattern is favorable for thunderstorms with little to no precipitation. Lightning strikes and gusty winds on dry vegetation may increase the potential for fire starts and spread. We continue to assess the amount and location of instability and this is the most uncertain aspect of the forecast. Check back for updates, especially if you have outdoor plans later this weekend into early next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory for the North Bay Interior Valleys and San Francisco Bay Shoreline will go into effect Thursday afternoon at 4pm and continue through the early morning on July 16th. Higher than normal astronomical tides will lead to high tides up to 1.7 ft above normal which could lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. However, these tides are expected to be lower than June's astronomical tides, so areas not affected in June can expect the same over the next week.
A Coastal Flood Advisory for the Pacific Coast will go into effect on Saturday, July 11th at 8pm through early Wednesday morning on July 15th. Higher than normal astronomical tides will lead to high tides up to 1.7 ft above normal which could lead to flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. However, these tides are expected to be lower than June's astronomical tides, so areas not affected in June can expect the same over the next week.
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon for Pacific Coast beaches. Remember: stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure, remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf, and never turn your back on the ocean!

 

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