Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 15, 2026 at 1:52:27 am PDT

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Weekend Outlook

Warm, dry, and breezy through Friday with temps about 10° above average. A cold front moves in this weekend, bringing a 10 to 20° degree cooldown and increasing winds, especially Sunday. Travel impacts and blowing dust possible. Warmer and drier again early next week.