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Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 12:08:17 pm MST

Cooler temperatures arrive for Friday with sunny skies. Gusty northerly winds at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are expected across the region.

 

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