Critical Fire Weather for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather across large parts of the Great Plains and more localized parts of the Great Basin and central Rockies Thursday into Friday. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains Thursday into this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 13, 2026 at 9:48:22 pm PDT

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Lake Wind Advisory Today

Gusty westerly winds arrive to western Nevada today, resulting in choppy lake waters and hazardous boating conditions. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Pyramid Lake, Lahontan, and Rye Patch reservoirs from 11 AM until 8 PM Wednesday. Another Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Walker Lake from 1 PM until 11 PM Wednesday.