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 >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 2:30:14 am CDT

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There is a low risk of severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening, mainly over the northern Permian Basin and Western Low Rolling Plains. Any severe storms that do develop will be accompanied by large hail and/or damaging winds.

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

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