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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Severe Storms in the Ohio Valley

Strong winds and low humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the Southern Plains on Thursday. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast in the Ohio Valley late Thursday into Friday morning, with the strongest storms capable of producing very large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Read More >

This photo was taken on Flannigan Road near Potlatch, ID on February 1st when the Palouse and Coeur d'Alene rivers were at high levels. Luckily these drivers were safe, but driving through at least 2 feet of water can sweep most vehicles away. Please, avoid driving through water covered roadways!

Cars driving through flood waters