Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 5:24:34 am CDT

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Following warm and dry weather to start the week, temperatures will trend cooler with increasing rain chances later in the week. Following rain chances tapering off to begin the first weekend of May, temperatures will remain below average.

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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

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