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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. 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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Icing
 
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Low Level Wind Shear
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