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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains and Four Corners Region

Widespread showers and thunderstorms may bring areas of flash flooding across much of the Southern Plains into the Gulf Coast region and the upper Ohio River Valley into the Mid-Atlantic. A large Pacific storm will bring widespread rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow to California and the Great Basin. Fire weather concerns expected in the Northern Plains and the Four Corners region. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 27, 2026 at 12:40:36 am CDT

Shower and thunderstorm chances continue Wednesday through Friday with an area of low pressure moving through the region. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding are the main threats, while an isolated severe potential exists.
Locally heavy rainfall will be possible daily this week, with additional rain chances over the weekend. Be aware of potential for flooding.
Radar loop from KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) Radar
Rain and scattered thunderstorm chances increase Tuesday and overspread the region Wednesday. Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast late week into the weekend. Temperatures remain near late May normals.
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