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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 27, 2026 at 5:32:13 pm PDT

Temperatures begin to rise this week as the low pressure system moves out and ridging takes over. The chances of being below 75 degrees the next few days sharply decreases as the ridging pattern begins to set up.
Thunderstorms to continue in the Sierra Nevada this afternoon. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors!

 

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