Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, May 12, 2026 at 12:08:30 pm PDT

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National Weather Service San Joaquin Valley, CA

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Elevated Fire Weather in Interior Central Coast

Gusty winds and low relative humidities will lead to localized elevated fire weather threats this afternoon and evening across portions of interior San Benito and Monterey Counties adjacent to the Central Valley. To prevent fires: Properly dispose of cigarettes and matches. Do not use a lawn mower on weeds or dry grass. Avoid using equipment that creates sparks. Obey local burn bans. Make sure campfires are completely put out. Make sure vehicle parts and towing chains do not drag on the ground.