Severe Weather Outbreak Friday and Saturday; Extremely Critical Fire Weather Friday

A strong storm will move across the Intermountain West into the Northern Great Plains bringing widespread high winds with increasing snow. An intense and fast-moving line of severe storms is expected across the Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley beginning Friday afternoon. A wildfire outbreak is possible across parts of the southern and central Plains due to strong winds and dry conditions. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 1:00:12 am PDT

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National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, CA

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Thunderstorms possible this afternoon

Strong Winds in Mojave Desert

Thunderstorms with briefing heavy rain, small hail, and gusty wind are possible this afternoon across most of Central California.

Strong winds will propagate across the Mojave Desert and Slopes midweek as the upcoming system approaches central California. Winds will shift from the southwest on Wednesday to the west on Thursday, creating dangerous crosswinds along California Routes 14, 58, and 178 along with US Highway 395. Travel may be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles and reduced visibilities are possible due to blowing dust. A High Wind Warning has been issued for the Mojave Slopes along with a Wind Advisory for the remaining desert areas valid until 5 PM Friday.

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Severe Weather Outbreak Friday and Saturday; Extremely Critical Fire Weather Friday

NWS Forecast Office Hanford, CA