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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On the heels of a much colder than normal April, May finished much warmer than normal across the area. Most areas received below normal precipitation as well. Here are the details at select locations.

Here's a map overview of May temperature and precipitation departures from normal from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center, which uses various observations across the area and interpolates between them.

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

May 2023: Below Normal Precipitation, Above Normal Temperatures