Storm System to Bring Severe Weather to the Midwest
A low pressure system will be moving through the Midwest today causing concern for severe weather this afternoon and night.
***BREAKING NEWS*** Severe thunderstorm risk Sunday
A low pressure system over Oklahoma will move eastward on Sunday, aiding in the development of strong to severe thunderstorms. A line of storms will begin to form late Sunday afternoon in far eastern Oklahoma. The line will continue east towards Arkansas and Louisiana, eventually moving into western Mississippi, Tennessee and southern Missouri during the evening hours. Thunderstorms in Arkansas and northern Louisiana have the greatest risk of becoming severe as the line of storms strengthens Sunday evening. These thunderstorms could produce strong wind gusts, damaging hail and possible tornadoes. In the surrounding areas, a possible risk of severe storms remains with wind being the primary threat.
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Storm System to Bring Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Northwest on Sunday
Strong wind gusts across the Northwest have been ongoing since this morning and will continue into the evening hours as a strong low pressure system pushes through the area. Mountain peaks have also been seeing notable gusts with 104 mph gust reported at Brush Mountain, CA and a 88 mph gust at Squaw Peak, OR. Damage has been reported due to high winds and has caused power outages across Oregon, Washington, and even on Vancouver Island.
Beneficial Rain Continuing for California into Saturday; However Drought Persists
A storm system pushing through California has brought heavy rain throughout Friday and will continue into Saturday morning. Another rain system will then push into northern California Saturday afternoon.
24 Hour Totals as of 3pm PST:
San Francisco, CA: 0.79″
Sacramento, CA: 1.35″
Los Angeles, CA: 0.47″