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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

 

Note: Briefings are only normally prepared when impactful weather is expected

and then updated once a day between Midnight and 5 AM.

 


Last Update: Mon Apr 20 02:13:19 PDT 2026


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