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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, May 2, 2026 at 10:10:13 pm PDT

There is a 20-30% probability for afternoon and evening thunderstorms across the Sierra Nevada through Tuesday, with higher probabilities at higher elevations. Gusty winds, brief heavy rain, and small hail are possible with stronger thunderstorms. When thunder roars, go indoors!
As a closed low enters our area on Sunday, rain chances return to our area through Tuesday alongside cooler, breezy weather. The highest probability for rainfall will be late Sunday night through Monday.
Wind Advisories and a Lake Wind Advisory are in effect from 11 AM Sunday through Tuesday morning for the Kern River Valley, Indian Wells Valley, Mojave Desert, and Mojave Desert Slopes. Expect SW winds 15–30 mph with gusts 45–55 mph. Hazardous travel, especially for high-profile vehicles, and rough waves on area lakes are expected.
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