Astrong upper-level jet streak will be directly perpendicular to the mountain range today, with speeds up to 140 mph! The flow pattern is indicated below, with cross-barrier flow developing on the Plains this afternoon. Wind gusts develop today as a result, creating critical fire conditions once again. Today will be noticeably warmer than yesterday, as the cold air retreats to …

Andy

Andy

Born and raised in St. Louis, Andrew obtained a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from the University of Colorado in 2015. From 2015 to 2020, he worked remotely in Boulder as an atmospheric scientist with NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami. Andy is now a full-time meteorologist.

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