Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 7:58:39 am CDT

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Patchy Fog Friday Morning

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Drought Conditions Worsen

Forecast Summary

Scattered showers and storms continue across far eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas through Friday morning. The main impact will be locally heavy rainfall and isolated flooding concerns for low lying areas. Activity will shift eastward by afternoon Friday with clearing skies expected through the rest of the day.

Patchy fog has developed across portions of northeast Oklahoma this morning. Prepare for rapidly changing visibility when driving and use caution during the morning commute.

A brief and minor cool down is forecast through Friday with hot weather returning this weekend and continuing into next week.

Drought conditions over the past week have worsened across all eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas.

Cooler but still above normal temperatures continue on Friday. Unseasonably hot weather will return over the weekend and continue into next week with periodic low storm chances through the period.

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Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

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