Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms with locally damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the coastal Carolinas into the Florida Peninsula, and along the central Gulf Coast. Heavy rain may cause localized areas of flash flooding in the Gulf Coast. Gusty winds and dry conditions may produce elevated to critical fire weather across the northern/central Plains. Record heat is expected in the West. Read More >

Five Day Forecast (May 11-15)

Severe to Extreme Drought Continues

Virtual SKYWARN Class June 8

Temperatures will return below normal in the wake of a cold front today, while a wave of low pressure riding by to the south will bring rain to southern portions of the area. Frost or freeze conditions are possible for the Allegheny Mountains tonight. High pressure will build overhead on Tuesday, then the next frontal system will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday into Wednesday night. An upper level disturbance could produce a few showers on Thursday.

Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

WFO Sterling, VA Weather Story