Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Apr 17, 2026 at 5:06:48 am CDT

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Critical fire weather conditions are expected on Friday as winds increase, relative humidity remains below 10 percent, and fuels continue to dry. As such, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued for southeast New Mexico, the Guadalupe/Delaware Mountains, eastern Culberson County and the northwest Permian Basin of west Texas. This watch is in effect from Noon CDT/11 AM MDT through 9 PM CDT/8 PM MDT Friday evening. Avoid outdoor burning and other activities that may cause a spark!

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Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

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