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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 3:18:42 pm CDT

A Flood Watch is now in effect until 7 AM Saturday for most of NE OK and far NW AR. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches can be expected in some areas, with isolated 4+ inches through early Saturday morning. Rapid onset of flooding can be expected as the ground remains saturated from recent rains.
A few severe storms will be possible again Friday across parts of eastern OK and western AR, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary hazards.
Weather hazards and forecast summary for eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Key messages listed on the bottom left.
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