National Hurricane Center Graphical Tropical Weather Outlooks

NHC Atlantic Outlook (Tue, 23 Apr 2024)
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st through November 30th.
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NHC Atlantic Wallet 1 - No current storm

No current storm in NHC Atlantic Wallet 1 (Thu, 25 Apr 2024)
No current storm in NHC AT1 as of Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:19:30 GMT
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Atlantic Remnants Of Twenty-One Discussion Number 4

Atlantic Remnants Of Twenty-One Discussion Number 4 (Tue, 24 Oct 2023)
000 WTNT41 KNHC 241457 TCDAT1 Remnants Of Twenty-One Discussion Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL212023 1100 AM EDT Tue Oct 24 2023 Satellite images show that the convection associated with Tropical Depression Twenty-One has weakened, and there are no signs of a well-defined surface center. Thus the system has dissipated over Nicaragua and the initial wind speed is set to 20 kt. The remnants of the system are forecast to continue west-northwestward to westward and cross over to the eastern Pacific by Wednesday. Heavy rainfall with flash and urban flooding remain the primary impacts even as the system dissipates. This is the last advisory from the National Hurricane Center on this system. KEY MESSAGES: 1. Heavy rains from the remnants of the depression will continue to impact portions of Nicaragua through Tuesday night with heavy rainfall spreading into Honduras during the day on Tuesday. This rainfall is likely to produce flash and urban flooding, along with possible mudslides in areas of higher terrain. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 24/1500Z 13.6N 84.8W 20 KT 25 MPH...REMNANTS OF 12H 25/0000Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster Bucci
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SPC Forecast Products

SPC Tornado Watch 134 (Thu, 25 Apr 2024)
WW 134 TORNADO CO KS OK TX 252200Z - 260500Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 134 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 500 PM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Southeastern Colorado Western Kansas Oklahoma Panhandle Northern Texas Panhandle * Effective this Thursday afternoon from 500 PM until Midnight CDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes and a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds and isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to evolve out of a belt of convection now building along a slow-moving dryline, from near the CO/KS line southward into the northern TX Panhandle. A few supercells may evolve out of this activity with an early threat for large to very large hail and severe gusts. Tornado potential would ramp up from late afternoon into evening with any remaining supercell(s) as low-level shear increases. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles east southeast of Dalhart TX to 55 miles north of Garden City KS. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU4). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 133... AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector 23025. ...Edwards Read more
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SPC Tornado Watch 133 (Thu, 25 Apr 2024)
WW 133 TORNADO CO KS NE 251955Z - 260300Z URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Tornado Watch Number 133 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 155 PM MDT Thu Apr 25 2024 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a * Tornado Watch for portions of Northeast Colorado Northwest Kansas Southwest Nebraska * Effective this Thursday afternoon and evening from 155 PM until 900 PM MDT. * Primary threats include... A few tornadoes likely with a couple intense tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 3 inches in diameter likely Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts to 75 mph possible SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to rapidly intensify this afternoon, with a few supercell storms likely. Very large hail, a few tornadoes, and damaging winds will all be possible with this activity through the evening. The tornado watch area is approximately along and 50 statute miles north and south of a line from 55 miles northwest of Burlington CO to 55 miles south southeast of Mccook NE. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU3). PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... REMEMBER...A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings. && AVIATION...Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to 3 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 500. Mean storm motion vector 26035. ...Hart Read more
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News Archives - Claims Journal

Work Safety Group Releases List of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Employers (Thu, 25 Apr 2024)
A retail giant, a space launch operation, a major food processor, the nation’s two biggest rideshare providers and a large healthcare system are among those entities marked as being among the most unsafe employers. The National Council for Occupational Safety …
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‘It’s in the Mail’ Not Good Enough to Contest Connecticut Workers’ Comp Claim (Thu, 25 Apr 2024)
A Connecticut employer lost its right to contest a workers’ compensation claim because although it mailed its notice to the workers compensation board within the 28 day statutory period, board did not receive the notice by the 28th day. The …
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