Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 7:42:24 pm CDT

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A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Artesia, and Carlsbad from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today through midnight MDT/1 AM CDT tonight. A High Wind Warning is in effect for eastern Culberson County, as well as the Eddy County Plains, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today through 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ tonight. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Van Horn and the Highway 54 Corridor, as well as north and central Lea County, from noon MDT /1 PM CDT/ today through midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight.


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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

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