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Heavy Rains from the Plains to the East; Fire Weather Risk in the Desert Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains through Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms will spread east into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid Atlantic and Northeast. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds will continue to support an elevated fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 11:54:23 pm PDT

A 10 to 30 percent chance of isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible across the northern Sacramento Valley and surrounding terrain today, with chances becoming more widespread Friday and Saturday.
With thunderstorm chances in the forecast this week, stay prepared with these helpful tips!

 

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