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Last map update: Fri, May. 24, 2013 at 1:01:16 pm CDT
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Situational Awareness Briefing
This page is provided to enhance Situational Awareness of current or forecast significant weather potential.
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Current Weather Map's & Analysis
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Surface Analysis & Satellite (Loop)
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Surface Analysis (Loop)
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Today's National Forecast
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United States Weather Watch/Warning & Forecast Map
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Current Surface Analysis & Satellite (Click on Image for Loop)
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Current Satellite Image (Click on Image for Loop)
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RADAR LINKS
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Des Moines Radar
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Kansas City Radar
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Quad Cities Radar
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La Crosse Radar
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Minneapolis Radar
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Omaha Radar
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CONVECTIVE OUTLOOKS
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Day 1 Severe Weather Outlook
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Day 2 Severe Weather Outlook
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Day 3 Severe Weather Outlook
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Day 4 - 8 Severe Weather Outlook
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| Current Watches |
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Current Watches
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| Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Potential |
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Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Forecast
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Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Forecast
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Day 3 Excessive Rainfall Forecast |
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River Forecast Information
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Hydrology Briefing & Situational Awareness Page
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SIGNIFICANT FLOOD OUTLOOKS
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National (HPC)
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NCRFC
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MBRFC
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EXCESSIVE QPF OUTLOOKS
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Day 1 - Excessive QPF Outlook (HPC)
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Day 2 - Excessive QPF Outlook (HPC)
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Day 3 - Excessive QPF Outlook (HPC)
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Rainfall Amount Forecast
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Current River Levels Compared To Normal
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Soil Moisture Information
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Four - Eight - Twelve Inch Snowfall Probability Charts
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Day One - Four Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Two - Four Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Three - Four Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day One - Eight Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Two - Eight Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Three - Eight Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day One - Twelve Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Two - Twelve Inch Snowfall Probability
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Day Three - Twelve Inch Snowfall Probability
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Freezing Rain Probability Days One - Two - Three
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Day One - Freezing Rain Probability
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Day Two - Freezing Rain Probability
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Day Three - Freezing Rain Probability
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| Severe Weather |
 Latest Local Hazardous Weather Outlook |
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Mesoscale Discussion
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SPC Activity Chart
Showing a 1 hour radar loop, the current Day 1 convective outlook, and all active watches. |
SPC Mesoanalysis Chart
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| Winter |
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| Snow Probability (4 inches or more) |
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| Freezing Rain Probability (1/4 inch or more) |
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| Fire Weather |
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast - Iowa
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