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Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains and Four Corners Region

Widespread showers and thunderstorms may bring areas of flash flooding across much of the Southern Plains into the Gulf Coast region and the upper Ohio River Valley into the Mid-Atlantic. A large Pacific storm will bring widespread rain, gusty winds, and mountain snow to California and the Great Basin. Fire weather concerns expected in the Northern Plains and the Four Corners region. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, May 27, 2026 at 1:14:12 am PDT

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Mojave Slopes and Desert from 11 PM Monday through 11 AM Wednesday as well as a Lake Wind Advisory for the Kern River Valley including Lake Isabella from 5 PM Monday through 5 PM Wednesday. Winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to at least 50 mph expected. Highways impacted includes US 395, SR 14, SR 58, and SR 178. #CAWx #Bakersfield #MemorialDay
With warmer temperatures expected for this weekend and early next week, remember to be safe around area rivers, streams, and lakes. Warm air temperatures do NOT mean warm water temperatures! Some areas of central California can have a difference of 40 to 50 degrees between the two. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes to lose dexterity in 50 to 60 degree water temperatures.
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