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 1:36:33 pm CDT

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Warm, then Cool Start to May

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

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