Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 23, 2025 at 1:28:26 pm PDT

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Wind Advisory Through Friday Evening

Strong Wind Gusts Friday

A wind advisory is in effect for the Mojave Slopes of the Kern County Mountains from 5 PM this afternoon through 11 PM on Friday night. Winds will gust up to 50 mph at times during the event which will make driving difficult.

With the passage of a weak disturbance over Northern California on Thursday May 22nd, strong winds will be generated across Central California. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Mojave Desert Slopes due to West winds 20 to 30 mph and gusts to 55 mph expected. Areas affected include Walker Pass, Indian Wells Canyon, and CA highways 14, 58, and 178 and US highway 395.

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall through This Weekend

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA