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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 14, 2026 at 8:14:24 pm PDT

The weather will remain active over the next several days, with a breezy conditions, cooler temperatures and periodic precipitation chances. The best chances will be late Friday night and Saturday. There could be some snow accumulation near the Cascade crest passes. Frost will be possible heading into the weekend, with Sunday having the most widespread chance.
Cooler than normal temperatures are in forecast. This will mean increasing chances for frost heading into the next several days. Patchy frost is possible in the northern valleys Friday; it expands out some Saturday morning, then a more widespread threat comes for Sunday.

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