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Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Warm temperatures return for the I-25 and I-70 corridors today, but a cold front mid-afternoon will bring a sharp burst of gusty northeast winds and cooler conditions. The front may also help trigger a few isolated and high-based afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with little/no precipitation. South Park will see critical fire weather conditions through the day. Tonight, rain and snow showers will expand across the urban corridor and foothills respectively, with light accumulations through Friday morning.
Rain and snow showers will develop tonight across the urban corridor and foothills respectively. A wintry mix and/or some snow may mix in early morning Friday for the I-25 corridor. Light to locally moderate accumulations are expected, with no snow accumulation below 7,000 ft.
Denver International Airport recorded a temperature of 87°F this afternoon, March 25th. This breaks the all-time record high temperature for the month of March, previously 86°F which was set last Saturday, March 21, 2026.