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Severe Weather Across the Southeast; Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth for the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue today across portions of the Southeast as this system tracks offshore. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions will increase fire weather concerns for areas of central Florida today; The threat shifts into portions of the northern Plains on Friday. Record warmth will spread for the southern Plains, Southwest, central Great Basin and interior California next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 3:04:33 pm PDT

A warming trend will bring temps above normal thru early next week, peaking on Mon & Tues when new daily records are possible. Lower valleys may even break 90F for the first time this year Mon or Tue. Be sure to take your heat safety precautions during this warm-up!
Getting outside this weekend? Afternoon highs will reach the upper 80s and 70s (valleys and Sierra communities, respectively) by Saturday. Bring plenty of water as well as the proper gear (hats, sunscreen, etc.).

 

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