Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 16, 2026 at 11:02:28 am PDT

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Gusty Winds This Weekend

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.

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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

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