Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 8:04:37 am PDT

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Unseasonably Warm Today Through Thursday

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across portions of central and eastern Nevada from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 8 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.

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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

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