As the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) which originated in Wuhan, China continues to spread, people are increasingly concerned that this virus could herald the start of a pandemic infection. Little is still known about the biology of the virus, and the virulence of the infection due to limited information coming out of China. Without appropriate information […]
Storm Prediction Center (NOAA/NWS)
- SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook September 11, 2026SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1132 AM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026 Valid 111700Z - 121200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING...WESTERN NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA... No changes warranted for this Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook update. A 1000 mb surface […]
- SPC - No watches are valid as of Fri Sep 11 16:35:02 UTC 2026 September 11, 2026No watches are valid as of Fri Sep 11 16:35:02 UTC 2026.
- SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Fri Sep 11 16:35:02 UTC 2026 September 11, 2026No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Fri Sep 11 16:35:02 UTC 2026.
- SPC Sep 11, 2026 1630 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook September 11, 2026SPC 1630Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1127 AM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026 Valid 111630Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE UPPER MIDWEST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, (some 2+ inches), damaging winds, and a couple […]
- SPC Sep 11, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook September 11, 2026SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0726 AM CDT Fri Sep 11 2026 Valid 111300Z - 121200Z ...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS PARTS OF THE UPPER MIDWEST... ...SUMMARY... Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, (some 2+ inches), damaging winds, and […]
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Avoiding Viral Respiratory Diseases – Coronavirus, Influenza and Others: January 2020
Coronavirus Outbreak – Ways To Protect Yourself and Your Family The novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that has its origins in the city of Wuhan in China is a new virus in the family of Coronaviridae. These viruses contain a single strand of positive RNA and are responsible for causing a variety of illnesses in animals and […]
Red Flag Warnings and Readiness
September is National Preparedness Month This week, and later in the fall, the North Winds, Sundowner Winds, or Santa Ana Winds (depending on where you live in California) will begin blowing across the state bringing low humidity and gusty conditions across the mountain ranges and down in to coastal cities. Some of the worst fires […]
It’s Too Darn Hot!
July is rapidly coming to a close, and much of the United States has been under heat advisories due to historically high temperatures. While much of the Midwest and East suffered dangerously hot temperatures last weekend (July 20-21), this weekend (July 27-28) the West coast has its turn. Heat and Exercise When the weather is […]