Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Isolated Severe Threat

Weather Story

Isolated thunderstorms are possible through 10 PM this evening. Any storms that develop could produce gusty winds and lightning. The greatest risk for a severe storm will be within the Marginal Risk area, where wind gusts of 58 mph or greater and small hail are possible, along with the lightning threat.

Beyond tonight’s severe risk, precipitation chances increase through Monday with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms possible. Wetting rainfall (around 0.10” or more) is becoming more likely across much of the area, though confidence in exact amounts remains low, with rainfall amounts likely to vary depending on where thunderstorms and heavier rain set up.