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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Aviation Weather Hazard Safety

Welcome to our Aviation Weather Safety page!  Here, you will find information on common weather hazards that can affect the safety of flight.  Click on a section below for more information on a specific hazard:

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Turbulence
Thunderstorm Safety
Thunderstorms
Icing Safety
Icing
 
Ceiling and Visibility
Ceiling and Visibility
Low Level Wind Shear Safety
Low Level Wind Shear
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