The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has outlined an enhanced risk of severe weather for parts of the Mid-Mississippi River and Lower Ohio River Valleys on Tuesday (2/28). Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are possible. Heavy rainfall in these regions will also increase the threat of flash flooding. The area where these severe storms are likely to occur can be seen in this GOES composite colorized infrared imagery captured earlier today, February 28, 2017. Composite ima

The latest three day precipitation forecast shows a busy stretch of weather across the eastern half of the Lower 48. This includes the threat of severe weather & flash flooding. In this loop are the latest Excessive Rainfall Outlooks for tonight, Wednesday, & Thursday. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

The latest 7-day precipitation forecast highlights parts of the central and southeastern U.S. with the potential for heavy rainfall this week. Locally higher amounts are possible within thunderstorms, which also continues the threat of scattered flash flooding as we enter August. ⛈☔️ | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

Did you know there are always two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) monitoring the Western Hemisphere at all times? These are known as GOES East and GOES West. NOAA's GOES-U satellite will be taking over the GOES East position. Stay tuned and get #ReadyToGOES as we #CountdownToLaunch! www.noaa.gov/goes-u | NOAA Satellite and Information Service