Fire Weather Concerns for the Plains; Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Record Warmth Spreads in the Southwest

Elevated to locally critical conditions will persist across the High Plains. Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Southeast and Florida Peninsula. Clipper system will bring modest snowfall and strong winds from the Northern High Plains into the Upper Midwest this weekend. Record warmth will persist across the Southwest into the southern Plains. Read More >

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2026: Rain is likely today with a rain/snow mix possible along and north of I-66 and at higher elevations. Surface high pressure builds overhead Friday and Saturday with dry conditions and decreasing clouds expected.