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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 3:12:39 am PST

A wind advisory is in effect for the Kern County Mountains around Tehachapi, the Piute Walker Basin and the Mojave Slopes from 4 PM PST this afternoon through 10 AM PDT on Thursday. Expect winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts reaching 50 mph at times.

 

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