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National Weather Summary for Thursday, January 28, 2016

by WeatherOps, on Jan 28, 2016 3:35:13 AM

There is a marginal risk for strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Thursday across portions of Florida. Excessive rainfall is possible across the Pacific Northwest.

There will be a marginal risk for severe weather today as a cold front pushes through the Florida Peninsula. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of the cold front, with the main severe hazards being damaging winds and a small risk for isolated tornadoes.

Excessive rainfall will also be possible across the Florida Peninsula. Rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches will be expected with locally higher amounts in excess of 3 inches will be possible.

A cold front that is associated with a surface low over the Gulf of Alaska will begin to move onshore late tonight, bringing general rain showers to the Pacific Northwest. Excessive rainfall will be possible along the Washington and northern Oregon coasts. Total rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. This may lead to an increased risk of flash flooding and mudslides.

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