Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Southern Plains; Fire Weather Threat in the Southwest U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall and isolated flooding over portions of the Southern Plains today and Saturday. Dry conditions, combined with gusty winds and low relative humidities will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather threat in the Desert Southwest into to early next week. Read More >

FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH: A mild weather pattern continues through the first half of the weekend. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected at times today, with additional activity on Saturday along and ahead of a cold front. Behind the cold front, gusty westerly winds ensue for Saturday afternoon and evening. Canadian high pressure moves in for Sunday with cooler weather along with northwesterly breezes.