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Blizzard Warning issued February 28 at 1:11PM AKST until March 1 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting up to 40 mph. Visibility may be reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Point Lay. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Blowing Dust Advisory issued February 28 at 1:40PM MST until March 1 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* WHAT...Visibility between one mile and three miles in blowing dust expected. Localized dust prone areas along Interstate 10 near the Wilcox Playa and Picacho Peak could see visibilities between one-quarter mile and one mile. * WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, South Central Pinal County, Southeast Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, Upper San Pedro River Valley, and Upper Santa Cruz River Valley/Altar Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
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Flood Warning issued February 28 at 6:44PM CST until March 7 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Arkansas... White River At Des Arc affecting Prairie County. White River At Clarendon affecting Arkansas and Monroe Counties. White River At Augusta affecting Woodruff and White Counties. Ouachita River At Thatcher L&D affecting Union, Calhoun and Bradley Counties. Cache River Near Patterson affecting Jackson and Woodruff Counties. For the Lower White River...including Newport, Augusta, Georgetown, Des Arc, Clarendon...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Ouachita River...including Jones Mill Dcp, Arkadelphia, Camden, Thatcher L&D...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Cache River...including Patterson...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding
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Special Weather Statement issued February 28 at 12:58PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

A series of weak disturbances bring persistent light snow chances to the West Coast this weekend into next week. Widespread snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches are likely by Wednesday with locally higher amounts up to 8 inches possible. The period of steadiest snowfall is expected Sunday into early Monday morning that when combined with north winds gusting up to 35 mph may restrict visibility to half a mile or less. Warmer temperatures across interior Alaska may cause rain to mix with snow, mainly along and east of the Yukon River Valley. Stay up to date with the latest
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Red Flag Warning issued February 28 at 1:35PM MST until March 1 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 150 which includes Pima County and southeast Pinal County. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 6 PM MST Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
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High Surf Advisory issued February 28 at 6:33PM HST until March 1 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI THROUGH 6 AM HST SATURDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING... .A large northwest (310-320 degrees) swell will gradually decline tonight through the weekend. * WHAT...Surf building to 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...West facing shores of the Big Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Moderate. Strong breaking waves and strong currents will make swimming dangerous.
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High Surf Warning issued February 28 at 6:33PM HST until March 1 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI

...HIGH SURF WARNING FOR NORTH AND WEST FACING SHORES OF NIIHAU KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI AND NORTH FACING SHORES OF MAUI THROUGH 6 AM HST SATURDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND THROUGH 6 AM SATURDAY MORNING... .A large northwest (310-320 degrees) swell will gradually decline tonight through the weekend. * WHAT...Surf of 25 to 35 at feet along north facing shores and 18 to 24 feet along west facing shores. * WHERE...North and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, and north facing shores of Maui. * WHEN...Until 6 AM HST Saturday. *
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Flood Advisory issued February 28 at 9:34PM CST until March 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot, Issaquena and East Carroll Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison, Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, March 11. * IMPACTS...At 44.5 feet, Road to Bunge Corporation grain elevators is under water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 44.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.7 feet just after midnight tonight. - Action stage is 36.0
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Flood Advisory issued February 28 at 9:34PM CST until March 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas... Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot, Issaquena and East Carroll Counties. Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison, Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until Monday, March 10. * IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, The storm water drain valves are closed at the flood gates along the Vicksburg Water Front. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CST Friday the stage was 40.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.9 feet tomorrow morning.