Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Looking Ahead: Staying Dry, Weekend Warmth

Drought Conditions Continue Across The Region

Virtual SKYWARN Class June 8

More sunshine and still breezy today. Turning warmer this weekend with summertime heat and thunderstorm chances returning for the early and middle part of next week.

Here is the latest drought conditions across the region. Most of the region remains in severe and moderate drought with the area running a deficit of 6-12"+ in the last 180 days.

NWS Baltimore/Washington is hosting a virtual SKYWARN class on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6 PM. Register using our Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/73Dc2BniHW9nAeXQ6

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