Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 3:32:26 am CDT

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Cooler Temperatures

Wednesday

Cooler temperatures expected behind a cold front today, while temperatures remain warmer and more summer-like to the southwest of the front. Low (20% to 30%) rain chances develop today. A strong storm or two cannot be ruled out, with hail, damaging winds, and brief heavy rainfall the main risks. We do not expect widespread fire weather conditions anywhere across the area today.

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Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

NWS Midland/Odessa