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Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 12, 2026 at 6:38:40 am CDT

Low chance of thunderstorms are forecast to develop near an approaching cold front across far northeast OK and into far northwest AR Tuesday evening/night. Although severe chances appear very low at this time, an isolated strong to severe storm will be possible near the OK/KS border mid to late evening Tuesday.
A multi-day stretch of above normal temperatures is expected this weekend and into the following work week. Near record high temperatures are currently forecast for the weekend, although we are monitoring potential cloud cover and precipitation that would impact exactly how hot temperatures get during that time frame.
Above normal temperatures return this week with low rain chances for parts of the area.
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