Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Unsettled weather will continue over the region through today as a series of weather disturbances pass through the area. Cool daytime temperatures are expected with areas of valley rain showers and mountain snow showers. Locally heavy snow will shift to the northern and central mountains in Western Colorado for the remainder of the night and during the day. Total snowfall by late this afternoon could exceed 10 inches over the higher passes.

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                Issued: 05/19/2026 06:11:00 AM UTC

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