Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Long Term Forecasts

Pictured: Meteorologist Lee Robertson

The long term forecaster prepares and issues all long term products (typically hour 36-to-day 7) using the Graphical Forecast Editor (GFE). The graphical portion is in gridded format, which also is turned into text. Some of the products issued include the Area Forecast Discussion, Zone Forecast, and digital products. Forecasts are routinely issued between the hours of 3 and 4 a.m. and again between 3 and 4 p.m., and are updated at anytime when conditions warrant.

All 122 NWS offices are responsible for issuing forecasts through day 7. Forecasts for day 8 through two years are prepared by NWS National Centers, such as the Weather Prediction Center and the Climate Prediction Center.

Here are some of the advisories/watches/warnings issued from this desk: