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1802 Hill Avenue Suite B103 Spirit Lake, IA 51360 |
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712-336-3987 |
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712-336-1850 |
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www.dcem.us |
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Thunderstorm & Tornado Watches
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This is the current graphic showing any severe thunderstorm and tornado watches which are in effect over the contiguous United States. Please read about the the purpose of our watches for further information. Details on all valid watches may be found on our Current Convective Watches page. (Source: SPC) | |
Mesoscale Discussions
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This is the current graphic showing any mesoscale discussions (MD's) which are in effect over the contiguous United States. Please read the description of the purpose of our MD's for further information. Details on all valid MD's may be found on our Current Mesoscale Discussions page. (Source: SPC) | |
Today's Convective Outlook
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Tornado Outlook |
This is today's forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. Please read the description of the risk categories for further information. You may find the latest Day 1 Outlook available as well as all Outlooks issued today online. (Source: SPC) |
Hail Outlook |
Wind Outlook |
Tomorrow's Convective Outlook
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This is tomorrow's forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. Please read the description of the risk categories for further information. The latest Day 2 Outlook is available as well as all Outlooks that have been issued today. (Source: SPC) |
Day 3 Convective Outlook
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This is the day after tomorrow's (day 3) forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. Please read the description of the risk categories for further information. The latest Day 3 Outlook is available as well as all Outlooks that have been issued today. Note: The 10% and greater probability thunder line is not included on the Day 3 Outlook. (Source: SPC) |
Day 4-8 Convective Outlook
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This is the day 4-8 forecast for organized severe thunderstorms over the contiguous United States. The latest Day 4-8 Outlook is available as well as all Outlooks that have been issued today. 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). (Source: SPC) |
Fire Weather Outlook
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| This is the forecast for organized wildfires over the contiguous United States. Please read the description of the risk categories for further information about this product. (Source: SPC) | ||
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