Thursday, September 4, 2014

Extreme Weather for Sep 5

Good evening,


Severe thunderstorms and blinding downpours will continue to be a threat for the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region for the remainder of this evening through the early hours of tomorrow.

As a cold front makes its way across the area, severe weather will be present in its full capacity with torrential downpours that will increase the risk of flash flooding, golf ball sized hail and gusty winds reaching 70mph which when combined can lead to downed trees that can result in possible power outages as well as damaged roofs and structures. Some moderation in weather is expected through the aforementioned areas as the day progresses on Friday. 

There is a slight possibility that the portions of Southwest may be in for much needed rain this weekend that may put an end to or at least somewhat east the drought that has been plaguing that area for quite some time.

Tropical systems Norbert and what remains of Dolly are expected to drag enough moisture into some of the drought stricken areas while others, unfortunately the ones which need it most, will not receive any rain as most of the moisture is forecast to be centered mostly over Arizona and western New Mexico with part of it making it into southern California. Rain, even in the slightest form will be welcomed as the drought California has been facing recently is a contender as one of the top two or three worst in that state in over a century.  

Enjoy your evening,
Jen Gonzalez


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