Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 9, 2026 at 3:16:31 am PDT

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Elevated Fire Danger for Kern County

Thunderstorms on Friday from Visalia and northward may produce strong wind gusts and heavy rain.

Moderate Fire Risk for fast advancing grass fires. Now through Thursday, winds gusting to 45 mph with worst cast minimum relative humidity as low as 20%. Then Friday through Sunday relative humidity will increase to between 25% and 35%, but wind gusts will increase to 55 mph.

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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

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