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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain for the Plains and Mid-Atlantic; Building Heat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will remain possible in the Mid-Atlantic through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will also be possible in the central/southern Plains on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry weather will create Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions in the Four Corners Region. Read More >

Severe weather continues. Spotters have reported 3+ inch hail and 70 mph winds near Cope, Colorado. Stay weather aware!
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 PM MT tonight for east-central Colorado. Hazards include 3" hail, up to 70 mph wind gusts, and a few brief tornadoes. A Flood Watch is in effect until 6 AM MT Tuesday morning for several counties along the Nebraska border due to excessive rainfall potential.
A few severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly in eastern Colorado and nearby Kansas and Nebraska border counties between 2-9 pm MDT / 3-10 pm CDT. 2” diameter hail and 70 mph winds are the primary severe weather hazards. A brief tornado cannot be ruled-out.
Severe storms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday June 23, 2026. 2” diameter hail and 70 mph winds are the primary severe weather hazards. A brief tornado cannot be ruled-out.
Severe storms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours today through Wednesday (June 22-24, 2026).