Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Today's Weather Impact Levels (click on specific hazard for details)

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Current Wind Analysis

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None	Wind 0-24 mph sustained and/or gusts to 39 mph.
Slight	Wind sustained 25-39 mph and/or gusts 40-57 mph possible.
Moderate	Damaging wind sustained 40-73 mph and/or gusts 58 mph or greater possible.
High	Hurricane force (74+ mph) winds possible.

Wind Impact Statement

For additional hazard information, view the full Hazardous Weather Outlook text. During a tropical cyclone situation, view the Hurricane Local Statement for additional hazard details.

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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

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