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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Still expecting dangerous fire weather conditions across the NM border today. Humidity values 5-10% will combine with southwest winds gusting to near 50 mph will produce dangerous conditions, especially over Baca County. Avoid anything that could spark a wildfire! #COWX
Cold air is still expected to move over the eastern plains Mon night into Tuesday morning. Lows will be in the 20s-30s. Cooler areas could see the potential for some frost, especially portions of El Paso and Kiowa Counties. Take precautions to protect plants and exposed pipes. #cowx