Valid Thursday, February 28, 2019 to Monday, March 11, 2019

Summary of Forecasts and Hazards

US Hazards Outlook
NWS Climate Prediction Center College Park MD
300 PM EDT April 24 2024

Synopsis: In week-2, heavy precipitation remains a concern across the central contiguous U.S. (CONUS) with mid-level low pressure forecast across the West and mid-level high pressure likely across the eastern CONUS. This will allow for a continued active pattern leading to chances for heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Heavy rain is also expected in week-1, additional precipitation in week-2 could cause localized flooding in places across broad portions of the Plains, Mississippi Valley and western Great Lakes. Associated with mid-level low pressure over the West, chances for periodic high winds are possible for much of week-2.

Hazards

• Moderate risk of heavy precipitation for portions of the Southern and Central Plains and Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley, Thu-Fri, May 2-3.
• Slight risk of heavy precipitation for much of the northern Rockies and High Plains, Great Plains, the Mississippi Valley, the Upper Midwest, and the Lower Ohio Valley, Thu-Sun, May 2-5.
• Slight risk of high winds for much of the Southwest, Rockies, and Great Plains, Thu-Sun, May 2-5.
• Flooding possible for parts of the Central and Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley, and Ohio Valley.

Detailed Summary

For Saturday April 27 - Wednesday May 01: WPC Days 3-7 U.S. Hazards

For Thursday May 02 - Wednesday May 08:

Forecaster: Ryan Bolt

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