Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 21, 2026 at 6:12:32 pm CDT

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Heavy Rain/Flooding Possible - Thurs.

Rainy/Stormy Into Friday

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Friday Evening & Night Severe

Friday Evening & Night Severe Timing

Mild Temperatures Ahead

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Numerous showers and storms are expected on Thursday, with potential for up to 2-3 inches of rain in localized areas. Flooding will be possible as a result, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into early Friday morning. Lightning and heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding are the primary hazards.

While there is not a risk for severe weather today, remember that any thunderstorm is dangerous if you're outdoors due to lightning.

There is a risk of severe thunderstorms Friday evening through the overnight hours with the greatest risk across western Oklahoma into western-north Texas. The primary hazards are damaging wind gusts and large hail.

Severe thunderstorms are possible on Friday evening into night across portions of the area. Here is a look at expected storm timing.

Mild/warm temperatures are expected into next week, with clouds and occasional rain/storm chances keeping conditions a few degrees below normal for late May.

An unsettled weather pattern will persist into next week with a daily chance of showers and storms.

Local Weather History For May 21st...

May 21, 2005 started a record warm weekend across Oklahoma and
northern Texas. Most of the area warmed into the upper 90s to just
over 100 degrees as a ridge of high pressure built across the
southwestern United States.

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