NWS Sacramento Briefing

Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

and are prepared only when impactful weather is expected.

Last Update: Mon May 18 07:36:02 PDT 2026

Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Note: Briefings are normally updated once a day between 7AM and 10AM

and are prepared only when impactful weather is expected.

Last Update: Mon May 18 07:36:02 PDT 2026

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