Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 12, 2026 at 4:46:29 pm PDT

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

National Weather Service Seattle/Tacoma, WA

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Gusty Winds Wednesday

Thunderstorms Tue Night

Weather Outlook

Cold Water Safety

Winds will be gusty Wednesday Washington and Idaho. Choppy water on lakes and rivers, patchy blowing dust, and lightweight objects becoming airborne will be potential impacts. Some power outages are possible, as well as difficult travel for high profile vehicles.

There is a small chance of isolated thunderstorms occurring between 10 PM Tuesday and 5 AM Wednesday. These storms carry the threat of isolated lightning strikes alongside small hail up to the size of a pea. Additionally, there is a very low probability of sporadic, gusty outflow winds reaching speeds up to 50 mph.

Temperatures will trend warmer through the start of the week with afternoon highs climbing into the 80s and low 90s by Tuesday. Unsettled conditions move in Wednesday through Friday with breezy winds, cooling temperatures, and chances for showers and thunderstorms.

It will be tempting to cool off in the many lakes, streams, and rivers as temperatures warm up across the Inland Northwest. It's very important to remember that just because the air temperature may feel warm, those water temperatures are still very, very cold. Using caution and following water safety regulations such as wearing your life vest may be difference between life and death. Water may seem calm on the surface, but can be moving swiftly just below and cold water in swift currents leads to a dangerous situation when drowning deaths occur. Remember SAFETY FIRST when recreating in the water.