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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0156 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2019 Valid 251200Z - 261200Z ...Synopsis... An upper low centered over the northern Baja Peninsula will gradually weaken today while moving slowly northward across the lower CO River Valley. Upper troughing will persist over the northern/central Plains into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes. Surface ridging extending from the Pacific Northwest into the Great Basin will weaken through the period. ...Portions of Northern California... Although mid/upper-level winds will be weaker across northern CA compared to yesterday, there should still be a modestly enhanced surface pressure gradient across this region to support strong/gusty north-northeasterly winds this morning and perhaps continuing into the early afternoon. This will especially be the case in the higher terrain of the Coastal Ranges, where sustained winds of 15-20 mph should combine with RH values lowered to around 20%. ...Portions of Southern California... Elevated to locally critical conditions are ongoing across the higher terrain of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties early this morning. Strong/gusty offshore surface winds will likely continue for a few more hours this morning as a modestly enhanced surface pressure gradient remains across parts of southern CA. RH recovery will remain poor owing to these winds, with values of 10-20% common. The surface pressure gradient will likely weaken through the day, leading to a gradual reduction in wind speeds. ..Gleason.. 09/25/2019 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more

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Issued at 200 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2019 000 WTNT32 KNHC 250559 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Karen Intermediate Advisory Number 12A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL122019 200 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2019 ...HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING WILL CONTINUE OVER PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TODAY... SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.8N 65.1W ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM N OF ST. THOMAS ABOUT 110 MI...180 KM NNE OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 10 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * U.S. Virgin Islands * Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra * British Virgin Islands A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. For storm information specific to your area in the United States, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For storm information specific to your area outside of the United States, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karen was located by the NOAA San Juan Doppler radar and an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft near latitude 19.8 North, longitude 65.1 West. Karen is moving toward the north near 14 mph (22 km/h). Karen is expected to move toward the north today, followed by a motion toward the north-northeast tonight through Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Karen will continue to move farther away from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands today. However, strong squalls located to the south and southeast of the center will continue to affect those areas early this morning before subsiding by late morning. Data from the reconnaissance aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) to the southeast of the center. A wind gust to 43 mph (67 km/h) was recently reported at a couple of locations on St. Thomas. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches) based on information from the reconnaissance aircraft. HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Rainfall: Karen is expected to produce the following rainfall accumulations through today: Puerto Rico, Vieques and the Virgin Islands...3 to 6 inches, isolated 10 inches. Leeward Islands...1 to 2 inches, isolated 4 inches. These rains may cause flash flooding and mudslides, especially in mountainous areas. WIND: Tropical-storm-force winds, especially in gusts, will continue across the warning area this morning. Winds could be higher on the windward sides of hills and mountains, and also in elevated terrain. This winds should gradually decrease later today. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Stewart

...HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING WILL CONTINUE OVER PUERTO RICO AND THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TODAY... As of 2:00 AM AST Wed Sep 25 the center of Karen was located near 19.8, -65.1 with movement N at 14 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1002 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Issued at 200 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2019 000 WTNT35 KNHC 250559 TCPAT5 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Jerry Intermediate Advisory Number 31A NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102019 200 AM AST Wed Sep 25 2019 ...HURRICANE HUNTERS REPORT THAT JERRY IS MAINTAINING ITS WINDS FOR NOW... SUMMARY OF 200 AM AST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...31.6N 68.4W ABOUT 220 MI...350 KM WSW OF BERMUDA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NE OR 35 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Bermuda A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 24 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM AST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 31.6 North, longitude 68.4 West. Jerry is moving toward the northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h). A continued northeastward motion at a slight faster forward speed is expected this morning, followed by a turn to the east-northeast by tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Jerry is expected to pass near Bermuda later today. Data from an Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft indicate that Jerry's maximum sustained winds remain near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next few days and Jerry could become a post-tropical cyclone later today. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km), mainly to the east of the center. The latest minimum central pressure reported by the Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft is 997 mb (29.44 inches) HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Jerry can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT5 and WMO header WTNT45 KNHC and on the web at www.hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT5.shtml. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected on Bermuda later today. RAINFALL: Jerry is expected to produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across Bermuda through tonight. SURF: Swells generated by Jerry will continue to affect Bermuda during the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM AST. $$ Forecaster Zelinsky

...HURRICANE HUNTERS REPORT THAT JERRY IS MAINTAINING ITS WINDS FOR NOW... As of 2:00 AM AST Wed Sep 25 the center of Jerry was located near 31.6, -68.4 with movement NE at 5 mph. The minimum central pressure was 997 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

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ABPZ20 KNHC 250545
TWOEP

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 PM PDT Tue Sep 24 2019

For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west longitude:

A weak area of low pressure located a couple of hundred miles south
of the southwestern coast of Mexico continues to produce limited
showers and thunderstorms. Significant development of this system is
not expected while it slowly moves northward for the next day or so.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...near 0 percent.

A broad area of low pressure several hundred miles south-southwest
of southern tip of the Baja California peninsula is generating
disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms. Some gradual
development of this system is possible during the next couple of
days while it moves slowly northward.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.

An area of low pressure is expected to form within a couple hundred
miles of the southern coast of Mexico late this week. A tropical
depression could form over the weekend or early next week while the
system moves generally west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph near the
southern and southwestern coasts of Mexico.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...50 percent.

$$
Forecaster Zelinsky/Ramos

000
ABNT20 KNHC 250539
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2019

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:

The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Jerry, located a few hundred miles west-southwest of Bermuda,
on Tropical Storm Karen, located about 100 miles north-northeast of
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and on Tropical Storm
Lorenzo, located over the eastern tropical Atlantic.

A low pressure system located just offshore of the northwestern
coast of the Yucatan peninsula is producing limited shower activity.
Little or no development is expected through Thursday while the
system moves westward at 5 to 10 mph across the southwestern Gulf
of Mexico. By Friday, however, some development of the disturbance
is possible before it moves inland over northeastern Mexico on
Saturday.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...low...20 percent.

$$
Forecaster Stewart

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1235 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2019 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms will be possible Thursday and Thursday night across much of the southern tier of the U.S. The strongest should occur during the overnight period from the central Plains into the lower Missouri Valley. No severe threat is expected. ...Discussion... An upper-level trough will move across the Northeast on Thursday as another upper-level trough digs southeastward into the Rockies Thursday night. Moisture advection will take place across the southern and central Plains through Thursday night as mid-level flow transitions to west-southwesterly. Elevated thunderstorms with potential for small hail will likely develop Thursday night from northeast Kansas into northern Missouri and southern Iowa on the nose of a low-level jet. This activity is expected to remain sub-severe. Elsewhere, isolated to scattered thunderstorm development will likely take place Thursday afternoon from the Desert Southwest into the southern Rockies and in parts of the Southeast. This convection is also expected to remain sub-severe mainly due to weak instability. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: <2% - None Wind: <5% - None Hail: <5% - None ..Broyles.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1235 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2019 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms will be possible Thursday and Thursday night across much of the southern tier of the U.S. The strongest should occur during the overnight period from the central Plains into the lower Missouri Valley. No severe threat is expected. ...Discussion... An upper-level trough will move across the Northeast on Thursday as another upper-level trough digs southeastward into the Rockies Thursday night. Moisture advection will take place across the southern and central Plains through Thursday night as mid-level flow transitions to west-southwesterly. Elevated thunderstorms with potential for small hail will likely develop Thursday night from northeast Kansas into northern Missouri and southern Iowa on the nose of a low-level jet. This activity is expected to remain sub-severe. Elsewhere, isolated to scattered thunderstorm development will likely take place Thursday afternoon from the Desert Southwest into the southern Rockies and in parts of the Southeast. This convection is also expected to remain sub-severe mainly due to weak instability. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: <2% - None Wind: <5% - None Hail: <5% - None ..Broyles.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 0600Z Day 2 Outlook
Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1235 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2019 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ...NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST... ...SUMMARY... Thunderstorms will be possible Thursday and Thursday night across much of the southern tier of the U.S. The strongest should occur during the overnight period from the central Plains into the lower Missouri Valley. No severe threat is expected. ...Discussion... An upper-level trough will move across the Northeast on Thursday as another upper-level trough digs southeastward into the Rockies Thursday night. Moisture advection will take place across the southern and central Plains through Thursday night as mid-level flow transitions to west-southwesterly. Elevated thunderstorms with potential for small hail will likely develop Thursday night from northeast Kansas into northern Missouri and southern Iowa on the nose of a low-level jet. This activity is expected to remain sub-severe. Elsewhere, isolated to scattered thunderstorm development will likely take place Thursday afternoon from the Desert Southwest into the southern Rockies and in parts of the Southeast. This convection is also expected to remain sub-severe mainly due to weak instability. ...MAXIMUM RISK BY HAZARD... Tornado: <2% - None Wind: <5% - None Hail: <5% - None ..Broyles.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1159 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019 Valid 251200Z - 261200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE OZARKS AND WESTWARD INTO OKLAHOMA/SOUTEAST KANSAS...AND OVER SOUTHERN ARIZONA... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms with gusty winds and hail are possible over parts of southern Kansas/Missouri and northern Oklahoma/Arkansas, as well as across parts of Arizona on Wednesday afternoon and evening. ...Synopsis... Broad upper troughing/cyclonic flow is expected to persist over the northern half of the U.S. today, while an upper low lingers across southern California/southern Arizona and adjacent northwest Mexico. At the surface, a cold front is forecast to advance east-northeastward across the Great Lakes and into eastern Canada, while sagging more slowly southward across the central U.S. By latter stages of the period, the front should extend from the lower Great Lakes/Ohio Valley westward to Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle region. This front -- and the southwest U.S. low -- will focus the two main areas of convection this period. ...Southeast KS/northern and eastern OK/southern MO/northern AR... Daytime heating of a very moist pre-frontal boundary layer will contribute to strong destabilization across parts of Kansas/Oklahoma, and eastward into parts of Arkansas and southern Missouri. Some convection may be ongoing at the start of the period across the region, with redevelopment of storms expected by early afternoon -- near both the sagging front, as well as remnant convective outflows. Though deep-layer shear will not be particularly strong, moderate/veering flow with height will likely -- given the favorable background thermodynamic environment -- contribute to a few stronger storms, that may grow upscale and congeal later in the afternoon/evening. Hail will be possible with a stronger storm or two, with a few wind gusts reaching severe levels also possible -- especially if clustering can occur. In addition, a tornado cannot be ruled out, given modest amounts of low-level veering/shear expected. Some severe potential may linger into the overnight hours, as continues to advance slowly southward. ...Southern AZ... Relatively cool mid-level air will linger over Arizona, in conjunction with the upper low lingering over northern portions of the Gulf of California. In conjunction with diurnal heating/destabilization, thunderstorm development is expected to increase during the afternoon, with a few stronger storms possibly evolving -- aided by a belt of enhanced southerly mid-level flow on the east side of the low. Along with some risk for marginal hail, gusty outflow winds will be possible. ..Goss/Gleason.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1159 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019 Valid 251200Z - 261200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE OZARKS AND WESTWARD INTO OKLAHOMA/SOUTEAST KANSAS...AND OVER SOUTHERN ARIZONA... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms with gusty winds and hail are possible over parts of southern Kansas/Missouri and northern Oklahoma/Arkansas, as well as across parts of Arizona on Wednesday afternoon and evening. ...Synopsis... Broad upper troughing/cyclonic flow is expected to persist over the northern half of the U.S. today, while an upper low lingers across southern California/southern Arizona and adjacent northwest Mexico. At the surface, a cold front is forecast to advance east-northeastward across the Great Lakes and into eastern Canada, while sagging more slowly southward across the central U.S. By latter stages of the period, the front should extend from the lower Great Lakes/Ohio Valley westward to Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle region. This front -- and the southwest U.S. low -- will focus the two main areas of convection this period. ...Southeast KS/northern and eastern OK/southern MO/northern AR... Daytime heating of a very moist pre-frontal boundary layer will contribute to strong destabilization across parts of Kansas/Oklahoma, and eastward into parts of Arkansas and southern Missouri. Some convection may be ongoing at the start of the period across the region, with redevelopment of storms expected by early afternoon -- near both the sagging front, as well as remnant convective outflows. Though deep-layer shear will not be particularly strong, moderate/veering flow with height will likely -- given the favorable background thermodynamic environment -- contribute to a few stronger storms, that may grow upscale and congeal later in the afternoon/evening. Hail will be possible with a stronger storm or two, with a few wind gusts reaching severe levels also possible -- especially if clustering can occur. In addition, a tornado cannot be ruled out, given modest amounts of low-level veering/shear expected. Some severe potential may linger into the overnight hours, as continues to advance slowly southward. ...Southern AZ... Relatively cool mid-level air will linger over Arizona, in conjunction with the upper low lingering over northern portions of the Gulf of California. In conjunction with diurnal heating/destabilization, thunderstorm development is expected to increase during the afternoon, with a few stronger storms possibly evolving -- aided by a belt of enhanced southerly mid-level flow on the east side of the low. Along with some risk for marginal hail, gusty outflow winds will be possible. ..Goss/Gleason.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1159 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019 Valid 251200Z - 261200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE OZARKS AND WESTWARD INTO OKLAHOMA/SOUTEAST KANSAS...AND OVER SOUTHERN ARIZONA... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms with gusty winds and hail are possible over parts of southern Kansas/Missouri and northern Oklahoma/Arkansas, as well as across parts of Arizona on Wednesday afternoon and evening. ...Synopsis... Broad upper troughing/cyclonic flow is expected to persist over the northern half of the U.S. today, while an upper low lingers across southern California/southern Arizona and adjacent northwest Mexico. At the surface, a cold front is forecast to advance east-northeastward across the Great Lakes and into eastern Canada, while sagging more slowly southward across the central U.S. By latter stages of the period, the front should extend from the lower Great Lakes/Ohio Valley westward to Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle region. This front -- and the southwest U.S. low -- will focus the two main areas of convection this period. ...Southeast KS/northern and eastern OK/southern MO/northern AR... Daytime heating of a very moist pre-frontal boundary layer will contribute to strong destabilization across parts of Kansas/Oklahoma, and eastward into parts of Arkansas and southern Missouri. Some convection may be ongoing at the start of the period across the region, with redevelopment of storms expected by early afternoon -- near both the sagging front, as well as remnant convective outflows. Though deep-layer shear will not be particularly strong, moderate/veering flow with height will likely -- given the favorable background thermodynamic environment -- contribute to a few stronger storms, that may grow upscale and congeal later in the afternoon/evening. Hail will be possible with a stronger storm or two, with a few wind gusts reaching severe levels also possible -- especially if clustering can occur. In addition, a tornado cannot be ruled out, given modest amounts of low-level veering/shear expected. Some severe potential may linger into the overnight hours, as continues to advance slowly southward. ...Southern AZ... Relatively cool mid-level air will linger over Arizona, in conjunction with the upper low lingering over northern portions of the Gulf of California. In conjunction with diurnal heating/destabilization, thunderstorm development is expected to increase during the afternoon, with a few stronger storms possibly evolving -- aided by a belt of enhanced southerly mid-level flow on the east side of the low. Along with some risk for marginal hail, gusty outflow winds will be possible. ..Goss/Gleason.. 09/25/2019 Read more

SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook
Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1159 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2019 Valid 251200Z - 261200Z ...THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE OZARKS AND WESTWARD INTO OKLAHOMA/SOUTEAST KANSAS...AND OVER SOUTHERN ARIZONA... ...SUMMARY... A few strong storms with gusty winds and hail are possible over parts of southern Kansas/Missouri and northern Oklahoma/Arkansas, as well as across parts of Arizona on Wednesday afternoon and evening. ...Synopsis... Broad upper troughing/cyclonic flow is expected to persist over the northern half of the U.S. today, while an upper low lingers across southern California/southern Arizona and adjacent northwest Mexico. At the surface, a cold front is forecast to advance east-northeastward across the Great Lakes and into eastern Canada, while sagging more slowly southward across the central U.S. By latter stages of the period, the front should extend from the lower Great Lakes/Ohio Valley westward to Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle region. This front -- and the southwest U.S. low -- will focus the two main areas of convection this period. ...Southeast KS/northern and eastern OK/southern MO/northern AR... Daytime heating of a very moist pre-frontal boundary layer will contribute to strong destabilization across parts of Kansas/Oklahoma, and eastward into parts of Arkansas and southern Missouri. Some convection may be ongoing at the start of the period across the region, with redevelopment of storms expected by early afternoon -- near both the sagging front, as well as remnant convective outflows. Though deep-layer shear will not be particularly strong, moderate/veering flow with height will likely -- given the favorable background thermodynamic environment -- contribute to a few stronger storms, that may grow upscale and congeal later in the afternoon/evening. Hail will be possible with a stronger storm or two, with a few wind gusts reaching severe levels also possible -- especially if clustering can occur. In addition, a tornado cannot be ruled out, given modest amounts of low-level veering/shear expected. Some severe potential may linger into the overnight hours, as continues to advance slowly southward. ...Southern AZ... Relatively cool mid-level air will linger over Arizona, in conjunction with the upper low lingering over northern portions of the Gulf of California. In conjunction with diurnal heating/destabilization, thunderstorm development is expected to increase during the afternoon, with a few stronger storms possibly evolving -- aided by a belt of enhanced southerly mid-level flow on the east side of the low. Along with some risk for marginal hail, gusty outflow winds will be possible. ..Goss/Gleason.. 09/25/2019 Read more

Dry weather led numerous Virginia counties and communities to adopt burn bans. The counties were Bland, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe and the communities of Danville, Radford City and Rocky Mount. WDBJ7 Roanoke News (Va.), Sept. 25, 2019 Officials in Buchanan and Washington counties enacted burn bans. WBIR-TV Knoxville (Knoxville, Tenn.), Sept. 23, 2019

The dry, hot weather in the Kingsport area has stopped grass growth, leaving landscapers with little work. One landscaper lost five customers, but is finding more work raking leaves. WBIR-TV Knoxville (Tenn.), Sept. 23, 2019

The Alabama Forestry Commission upgraded the fire danger advisory to a statewide fire alert on Sept. 25. The fire alert means that permits for outdoor burning were restricted and issued on an individual basis at the discretion of the state forester. The state’s drought status and elevated fire danger prompted the move to a fire alert. Dothan Eagle & Dothan Progress (Ala.), Sept. 25, 2019

Dry conditions prompted officials to issue burn bans to protect communities in eastern Tennessee. Some of those towns were Greeneville, Maryville, Morristown and New Market. WBIR-TV Knoxville (Tenn.), Sept. 23, 2019