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Several Weather Hazards Expected on Friday Across the United States

Snow, heavy at times, will impact the Upper Great Lakes, Washington and Oregon Cascades, and northern Rockies on Friday. Meanwhile, significant ice accumulations are possible for the central Appalachians. Further south, severe thunderstorms may develop along the central Gulf Coast, with heavy rainfall capable of river and/or flash flooding from southern Mississippi to the eastern Carolinas.
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These images show the most recent image of the United States, from NOAA geostationary (GOES) satellites. They are generated every 30 minutes using either the Visible, Infrared, Shortwave Infrared (4um), or the Water Vapor images into one larger composite image using GOES East and West Imagers.

Other Areas: Alaska | Hawaii | Guam | Puerto Rico | American Samoa

 
Infrared Satellite Image

Infrared

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Visible Light Satellite Image

Visible Light

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Water Vapor Satellite Image

Water Vapor

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Alaska infrared image

Alaska

This infrared image of Alaska is normally updated every 30 minutes.

Hawaii infrared image

Alaska

This infrared image of Hawaii is normally updated every 30 minutes.

Guam infrared image

Guam

This infrared image of Guam is normally updated every 30 minutes.

Puerto Rico infrared image

Puerto Rico

This infrared image of Puerto Rico is normally updated every 30 minutes.

American Samoa infrared image

American Samoa

This infrared image of American Samoa is normally updated every 30 minutes.