National Situation Update: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED).
Storms Hitting the Pacific Northwest – Eastern U.S. Warming
West:
A storm system moving into the Pacific Northwest is bringing heavy rain and snowfall.
Highs will range from the 30s in the Cascade and Rocky Mountains to the 70s in Southern California and Desert Southwest.
South:
Rain, accompanied by possibly large hail and strong winds is forecast for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi.
The area from Tennessee to Texas will see scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures will range from the 50s to the 70s.
Northeast:
Tuesday, most of the region will see warmer temperatures, some rain and snow.
Wet snow (1-3 inches) and rain is forecast for most of New England, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic area.
Highs will range from the teens in northern New England to the 60s in Virginia.
Midwest:
A series of storm systems are moving southward from Canada that will result in stormy weather in the Midwest and Great Lakes areas.
Rain is expected Monday night and Tuesday across the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. (National Weather Service, various media reports)
Tropical Weather Outlook
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Earthquake Activity
A 5.3 magnitude (moderate) earthquake at a depth of about 9 miles was reported February 19, 2007 at 6:42 am EST, 330 miles SW of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. No reports of tsunami or damage. (USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program, Alaska Earthquake Information Center, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, and West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Centers)
Preliminary Damage Assessments
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Wildfire Update
No significant activity.
National preparedness level is 1 (lowest on a 1-5 scale). (National Interagency Fire Center)
Disaster Declaration Activity
No new activity (FEMA HQ)
Last Modified: Tuesday, 20-Feb-2007 08:09:36 EST