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Critical Fire Weather for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather across large parts of the Great Plains and more localized parts of the Great Basin and central Rockies Thursday into Friday. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains Thursday into this weekend. Read More >

Mainly clear and cool conditions are expected tonight as high pressure builds into the region. Thursday will see a warm up ensue, which will continue into the weekend and accompanied by periodic shower and storm chances. Some overnight storms could be strong south of I-80 Thursday night, with hail the primary threat. The threat for strong to severe storms will persist over the weekend, so be sure to stay weather aware if you have any outdoor plans.
The weather pattern is set to turn more active late this week through early next week with periodic showers and storms. Some of the storms may become severe at times. Still plenty of uncertainty on the main hazards, timing and location of the greater severe threat in the days ahead, so please stay tuned for updates!
A stormy pattern is on the way starting late Thursday night and continuing through early next week, which could result in severe storms at times. Be sure to stay weather aware, especially if you have any outdoor plans, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.