Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. 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: 04/27/2026 05:50:00 PM UTC

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