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Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast; Pacific System to Bring Unsettled Weather to the West Coast

Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern Plains and Southeast early this week. A Pacific storm system will bring low elevation rain and heavy high elevation mountain snow to northern and central California through early week, expanding into the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and southern California on Tuesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 1:14:19 am PDT

Starting Monday, dry and warm conditions will transition to unsettled conditions. Periods of heavy rain and lightning are expected alongside Sierra Nevada snow through Wednesday. A Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra Nevada mountains above 6000 feet is in effect through 5PM Wednesday.
With unsettled weather entering our area Monday night, periods of heavy rain and lightning are possible throughout the San Joaquin Valley and foothill communities through Wednesday, with Tuesday being the highest impact day. Stay aware!
With unsettled weather entering our area Monday night, periods of heavy snow and lightning are possible throughout the Sierra Nevada mountains above 6000 feet through Wednesday, with Tuesday being the highest impact day. Stay aware!

 

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