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Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 7:40:40 pm PDT

A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Kern County desert areas, including the Mojave Desert Slopes and the desert floor in eastern Kern County until 11 AM PDT Friday. Northwest winds 20-30 mph with gusts 45-55 mph are expected in these areas. Take caution if driving through these areas.
A low pressure trough moving through central California will result in stronger wind gusts across the Sierra crest and in the Mojave Desert Slopes. This image provides probabilities for maximum wind gusts to exceed 55 mph today.
As a low pressure trough progresses eastward today into Friday, northwest flow will bring dry conditions to central California, particularly in the Mojave Desert. Minimum relative humidity is expected to fall below 10 percent in this area and will accompany wind gusts between 30 and 40 mph. Take steps to reduce potential fire ignition sources.

 

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