Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

Thunderstorms with severe wind gusts and hail will be possible today across parts of the central Plains, and from the Missouri Valley into the upper Mississippi Valley. Heavy rain associated with the thunderstorms may also produce flash/urban flooding. Critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and interior Northwest. Dangerous heat continues across the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 8, 2026 at 8:28:16 am PDT

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Lake Wind Advisory

Beach Hazards Statement

Dangerous Lake Winds Continue

6-10 Day Temperature Outlook as of 7/6

Changing Weather Pattern Next Week

We have extended the Lake Wind Advisory for the San Luis Reservoir and along Highway 152 through 11 PM Thursday (Jul 9). We have also issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley from 5 PM this afternoon until 11 PM Thursday. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph are expected at San Luis Reservoir. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph are expected at Lake Isabella. Gusts this high are capable of producing whitecap waves dangerous to small watercraft and are dangerous to drivers, particularly those in high-profile vehicles. Exercise caution if recreating at San Luis Reservoir and Lake Isabella or driving in the area.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA