Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

From our Hazardous Weather Outlook...

Hurricane Joaquin
(Pronounced: wah-KEEN)

Hurricane Joaquin is expected to move north from the Bahamas during the next five days. The center is now likely to remain offshore as it moves north along the eastern seaboard this weekend. Although there remains uncertainty in the details of how significantly the storm will impact the region, a storm track that remains further east and offshore would present less impact. But be aware that flooding from heavy rain, damaging winds and tidal flooding is possible Sunday night into Monday.

Latest "most likely" track from NWS's National Hurricane Center
Caution: the shaded area only indicates the likely center position of the storm - NOT the extent of potential impact.