Dickinson County Emergency Management

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) is part of the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP). Their mission is to provide timely and accurate forecasts and watches for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes over the contiguous United States. The SPC also monitors heavy rain, heavy snow, and fire weather events across the U.S. and issues specific products for those hazards. They use the most advanced technology and scientific methods available to achieve this goal.

All graphics on this page were created by the SPC and available at www.spc.noaa.gov. Click on the graphics for more information.

Current Thunderstorm & Tornado Watches	Current Mesoscale Discussions
This is the current graphic showing any severe thunderstorm and tornado watches which are in effect over the contiguous United States.	This is the current graphic showing any mesoscale discussions (MD's) which are in effect over the contiguous United States.
Today's Convective Outlook	Tomorrow's Convective Outlook
This is today's forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.	This is tomorrow's forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States.
Day 3 Convective Outlook	Day 4-8 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
This is the day after tomorrow's (day 3) forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. Note: The 10% and greater probability thunder line is not included on the Day 3 Outlook.	This is the day 4-8 forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. Note: A severe weather area depicted in the Day 4-8 period indicates a 30% or higher probability for severe thunderstorms (e.g. a 30% chance that a severe thunderstorm will occur within 25 miles of any point).
Current Watches, Warnings & Advisories
Current watches, warnings and advisories issued by the agencies of the National Weather Service.
Fire Weather Outlook - Today	Fire Weather Outlook - Tomorrow
This is today's forecast for organized wildfires over the contiguous United States.	This is tomorrow's forecast for organized wildfires over the contiguous United States.