Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains. Heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat across portions of the Mississippi Valley into the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Fire Weather Outlook

Severe Weather Outlook for Today

Pockets of high fire danger will persist for Monday through Wednesday, with west winds gusting over 40 mph at times, along with relative humidity dropping below 10 percent each afternoon. Continue to practice fire mitigation and avoid activities that could start a wildfire! #cowx

Isolated severe storms are possible on the plains today, mainly along and north of a Colorado Springs to Lamar line. Hail up to ping-pong ball size and wind gusts of 60-70 mph will be the main storm threats, and an isolated tornado may be possible, especially across Kiowa County. #cowx

Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

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