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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Severe storms are possible across the entire area this afternoon and evening (Saturday June 20), mainly between 3-10 pm MDT / 4-11 pm CDT. 2 inch hail, 70 mph wind gusts, a few tornadoes, blowing dust and localized flash flooding are all possible. Additional thunderstorms may develop over portions of northwest KS and southwest NE late tonight and early Sunday morning. A few instances of large hail are possible with overnight storms.
Isolated severe storms capable of producing large hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon and early evening hours on Sunday June 21, mainly between 2-9 pm MDT / 3-10 pm CDT.
Severe thunderstorms are possible during the afternoon and evening hours this weekend (June 20-21, 2026). Cooler and drier conditions will follow, on Monday.