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The Marshall Fire: A NOAA story map

The historic Marshall firestorm destroyed the homes of several GSL staff. This story map by NOAA Boulder illustrates some of the ways NOAA responds when disaster strikes. The story shows how the GSL- developed HRRR model accurately predicted extreme winds and was critical in the decision-making of the NOAA National Weather Service in Boulder.

Last Update: February 24, 2022

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