Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms and the threat for excessive rainfall will move into the mid-Mississippi and lower Ohio Valleys today. There is potential for a few strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, large hail, and scattered flash flooding. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 2:56:29 pm PDT

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Unseasonably Cool

Warming Trend

A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada today, resulting in periods of valley rain and mountain snow. Snow levels will remain around 6,000 feet. The majority of this precipitation will be confined to Central Nevada. Here are precipitation amount chances from 5 AM PDT Monday, April 27th, 2026 through 11 PM PDT Monday, April 27th, 2026.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected throughout Northern and Central Nevada from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 8 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be around ten degrees below normal for this time of year.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be around ten degrees below normal for this time of year. A warming trend is expected Tuesday through Saturday. By Saturday afternoon, maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada will be about ten degrees above seasonal values.