This podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of current weather conditions and natural events affecting various regions of the United States. The salient point of discussion centers on the notable warmth in the western states juxtaposed with a winter storm impacting the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Additionally, the episode addresses ongoing freezing spray hazards in the Bering Sea and the current status of wildfire incidents, which remain low but are nearing containment in Kentucky, Texas, and Missouri. Other significant updates include new flood maps released by FEMA for Pima County, Arizona, and winter weather advisories for Northern Michigan. We conclude with a reminder to monitor local forecasts for any evolving weather situations and to prioritize safety during adverse conditions.
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The National Weather Service has reported significantly above normal warmth across the western United States.
In Alaska, freezing spray hazards are currently affecting portions of the Bering Sea, posing risks to mariners.
A prolonged Santa Ana event is anticipated in Southern California, with strong gusts and dry conditions.
Residents of Pima County, Arizona, are encouraged to review newly released flood maps from FEMA.
Winter weather advisories have been issued in Michigan, warning of slippery roads and reduced visibility due to blowing snow.
Flood watches are in effect for parts of Washington State, where minor flooding is a concern due to recent rains.
Freezing spray hazards continue for portions of the Bering Sea.
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Wildfire activity remains low.
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The National Interagency Fire Center's latest update notes a few large incidents nearing full containment in Kentucky, Texas and Missouri.
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No tropical cyclones in any U.S. basin and no notable USGS reported damaging earthquakes affecting U.S. populations in the past day.
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Let's run through the states.
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Alaska Mariners Heavy freezing spray warnings continue in parts of the Bering Sea and southwest Alaska coastal waters and with freezing spray and hazardous seas in the forecast today.
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Arizona FEMA announces updated flood maps for Pima county released today.
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Residents and local officials should review the new preliminary flood risk information and prepare to submit comments or appeals during the formal review window once posted.
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Locally California A prolonged Santa Ana event continues through midweek in SoCal.
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Northeasterly winds with locally strong gusts, very dry afternoons and warm temps.
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NWS Los Angeles and San Diego Note gusts 35 to 45 miles per hour in prone passes.
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Fuels remain moist from recent rains, keeping fire danger elevated but not critical along the central north coast and bay shoreline, chilly mornings with dense fog pockets and an elevated sneaker wave risk persist.
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Kentucky National Wildland update notes a large fire nearing containment.
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No new official state actions Posted in last 24h.
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Michigan Lake effect returns to the UP.
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Winter weather advisories from NWS Marquette call for slippery roads, reduced visibility in blowing snow and gusts possibly bringing down tree branches.
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Impacts may hit the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes in Keweenaw, Ontonagon, northern Houghton, Gojebik and adjacent counties.
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Minnesota Northern MN saw an overnight advisory with light wintry mix and slick spots.
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That advisory expires early this morning.
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A colder push follows mid week behind a clipper.
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Monitor local forecasts for any renewed advisories.
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Missouri National Wildland update notes a large fire nearing containment.
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No new official state actions posted in last 24 hours.
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Washington flood watch remains in effect this morning for parts of Skagit and Whatcom counties.
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Recent rains and snowmelt may push small rivers and low lying areas toward minor flooding.
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Watch for standing water during the morning drive and heed any road closures.
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Dense fog redevelopment is also possible tonight into Wednesday.
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All other states have no significant updates in the last 24 hours.
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Source Links are in the show Notes below.
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We'll keep eyes on the upper Midwest snow bands and SoCal winds through Thursday.
