Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 12:00:15 pm PDT

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Outlook into Next Week

Dry and warmer conditions will prevail through the weekend as temperatures climb into the 60s for Sierra valleys and the 70s across Western Nevada following a chilly Saturday morning. Breezy southwest winds develop Monday afternoon ahead of a mid-week storm system slated to bring rain and mountain snow to the region from Tuesday through Thursday. Sierra travel may be impacted mid-week with a 40-50% chance of up to a foot of snow at higher elevations, though confidence in exact timing and totals remains low for now.