Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 12:10:29 pm PDT

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High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be seven to nine degrees warmer than yesterday afternoon. Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Friday afternoon will be two to four degrees above normal for this time of year.

A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening, resulting in periods of valley rain and mountain snow. Snow levels will start at around 7,000 feet Saturday afternoon, before dropping to about 6,000 feet Saturday night. The majority of this precipitation will remain over Central Nevada.