The primary focus of today’s discussion revolves around the absence of cyclonic activity in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific regions, as reported by the National Hurricane Center. The forecast indicates a period devoid of significant weather developments over the ensuing week, thereby suggesting limited severe weather potential. We also delve into the implications of a robust Pacific weather pattern, which is expected to generate marine gales and coastal hazards along the coasts of Washington and Oregon, while issuing wind advisories and coastal flood warnings for the San Francisco Bay area. Additionally, we address elevated fire weather concerns in the High Plains, particularly in western Nebraska and southwest South Dakota, where critical fire conditions are forecasted. In conclusion, we provide an overview of the current weather advisories across various states, emphasizing the importance of remaining vigilant amidst these conditions. Takeaways: * The National Hurricane Center currently reports no cyclones in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific regions. * Severe weather potential remains limited today, with only routine thunder chances noted out west. * A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded south of Kotzebue, Alaska, prompting automatic aftershock monitoring. * California is under a Wind Advisory and a multi-day Coastal Flood advisory for the San Francisco Bay area. * Critical fire weather warnings are in effect for parts of western Nebraska and southwest South Dakota today. * Gale warnings are issued for Washington coastal waters due to high winds and significant seas. Sources [NHC | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ ] [NHC EPac | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh/MIATWOEP+shtml/041124_MIATWOEP.shtml ] [SPC Day 1 | https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html ] [NWS Seattle | https://www.weather.gov/sew/ ] [NWS Portland | https://www.weather.gov/pqr/ ] [NWS SF Bay Zone Hazards | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ508 ] [NWS Red Flag Summary | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=red+flag+warning ] [USGS Event | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ak025e5h93e7 ] [NWS SF MapClick (San Francisco) | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7771&lon=-122.4196 ] [NWS Bay Area WFO | https://www.weather.gov/mtr/ ] [NWS Alberton MT MapClick | https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=47.09982&textField2=-114.42633 ] [NWS Montana statewide hazards | https://www.weather.gov/byz/montana_statewide_information ] [NWS Red Flag Summary | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=usa&wwa=red+flag+warning ] [NWS North Platte AFD | https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?issuedby=LBF&product=AFD&site=LBF&format=ci&version=1 ] [NWS Portland WFO | https://www.weather.gov/pqr/ ] [NWS Portland WWA summary | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=pqr&wwa=all ] [NWS Rapid City — Red Flag Warning | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=unr&wwa=all ] [NWS Burlington HWO | https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=btv&wwa=hazardous+weather+outlook ] [NWS Seattle WFO | https://www.weather.gov/sew/ ], [KSEW Marine Gale Warning text | https://www.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sew&wwa=all ] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
