Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Weather Story

Recreation Forecast

Sunny and breezy today with highs 91 to 95. For Independence Day, showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms Saturday night through Monday.

Hitting the area lakes Thursday or the 4th of July? Expect warm temperatures and choppy waters. Isolated thunderstorms are possible on Lake McConaughy Thursday evening with all lakes having the threat for thunderstorms on the 4th.