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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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 5:10:29 am PDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Temperatures begin to rise this week as the low pressure system moves out and ridging takes over. The chances of being below 75 degrees the next few days sharply decreases as the ridging pattern begins to set up.
Thunderstorms to continue in the Sierra Nevada this afternoon. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

 

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