Strong Winds and Storms Across the East; Heavy Snow for the Pacific Northwest

The powerful spring storm will track eastward and focus showers, thunderstorms and strong winds across the eastern third of the country today. Another storm affecting the Pacific Northwest will bring accumulating snow to the region this weekend. For the central and southern High Plains, critical fire weather conditions through the weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds.
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Last Update: 318 PM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023

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...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
Late This Afternoon
North gales to 35 kt. Cloudy. Waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft.
Tonight
North winds 15 to 25 kt becoming northeast and diminishing to 10 to 15 kt this evening, then becoming east overnight. Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Waves 8 to 11 ft occasionally to 14 ft subsiding to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft.
Sunday
South winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 5 ft.
Sunday Night
South winds 15 to 25 kt becoming southwest 10 to 20 kt overnight. Mostly clear. Waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 2 to 4 ft.
Monday
Southwest winds 5 to 10 kt becoming southeast in the afternoon. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less.
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Last Update: 318 PM CDT Sat Apr 1 2023
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