Fire Weather Concerns for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Central Plains

Dry and windy conditions will bring widespread fire weather concerns to the northern/central Plains and portions of the Southwest into the southern Plains. Severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the central Plains today into this weekend. Rain and high elevation snow is expected over parts of the Cascades and Northern Intermountain Region through Saturday. Read More >

Fire Danger Thursday

Severe Storm Potential Tonight

Friday's Severe Storm Potential

Key Messages

Another hot, dry, and windy day will bring an increased risk for fire starts that may be difficult to control on Thursday.

A low chance of storms will overspread the area this evening, especially over southeast Nebraska. There is a marginal (1 of 5) risk of severe storms with the main hazards being large hail and damaging winds.

The threat of severe weather ticks up on Friday afternoon and evening with another 5-15% chance of damaging wind and large hail in the southeastern portion of the area.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

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Fire Weather Concerns for a Large Part of the Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Central Plains

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