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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms with locally damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the coastal Carolinas into the Florida Peninsula, and along the central Gulf Coast. Heavy rain may cause localized areas of flash flooding in the Gulf Coast. Gusty winds and dry conditions may produce elevated to critical fire weather across the northern/central Plains. Record heat is expected in the West. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, May 11, 2026 at 1:36:35 pm PDT

A Heat Advisory goes into effect from 11 am Monday, May 11 through 8 pm Tuesday, May 12 for portions of the central Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley.
Moderate HeatRisk is in the forecast today as high temperatures trend well above normal.
Well above normal temperatures are expected across interior NorCal over the next several days. Hottest temperatures are anticipated on Monday and Tuesday.
With well above normal high temperatures in the forecast this weekend into early next week, take a few moments to review some of the Heat Safety tips posted!
Temperatures are on track to trend well above-normal early this week. Area waterways are running fast and cold, so if you have plans to head to the water, be sure to practice cold water safety!

 

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