Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 2:20:29 am PDT

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Freeze Warning Friday Morning

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Freeze Warning in effect for much of the area from 11 PM Thursday until 8 AM Friday. This includes NE CA, the Surprise Valley, N Washoe county, the greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area, W NV Basin and Range (including Pyramid Lake), and S Lyon and Mineral counties.

Generally fair weather with chilly mornings are expected this week. This afternoon a few light snow showers are likely in the Eastern Sierra, mainly over Mono county. Another storm system arrives by Wednesday bringing valley rain and mountain snow along with gusty winds. More cool temperatures are expected to finish the work week. Another system is possible by Sunday into Monday next week.

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Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

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