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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Since TWISTERS was released, we've seen a lot of interest in and heard a lot of questions about storm chasing, storm spotting and how the movie portrayed the science of tornadoes. Join us for a free webinar from the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma as we dig into TWISTERS to compare how the movie portrays science with how it works in real life.

The webinar will be Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM CDT. It's free and open to everyone, but you must register at the link below to attend:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6070094076128396631

We'll also provide some of the basic information you need to be able to observe storms safely and to stay safe when real-life twisters threaten. Whether you've seen the movie or not, this is valuable information for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of tornadoes.