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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Plains Today

Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 at 12:06:07 pm PDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

A few strong thunderstorms are possible in most of Central Nevada from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 8 PM PDT this evening. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.
A few strong thunderstorms are possible in parts of Central Nevada from 2 PM PDT Thursday afternoon until 6 PM PDT Thursday evening. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.
High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Thursday afternoon will be around five degrees warmer than this afternoon. Maximum temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Friday afternoon will be six to eight degrees above normal for this time of year.
A storm system will impact Northern and Central Nevada Saturday through Monday, resulting in periods of valley rain and mountain snow. The majority of this valley rain will fall Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. Valley rain could be heavy at times Saturday and Saturday night.
Strong south wind gusts are possible in White Pine, Northern Nye, and Southern Eureka Counties from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Saturday evening. Blowing dust may reduce visibilities at times. Travel could be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Here are potential wind gusts valid at 2 PM PDT Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

 

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