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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High Winds Expected Through Tonight

Strong winds will be found across much of the area today, with high winds expected across portions of the Cody Foothills and across Johnson county. A High Wind Warning is in effect for the these two areas to account for this very strong wind. A blow-over risk will be possible across portions of I-25 and I-90 through Johnson county, and Highway 120 north of Cody.

Amounts / Intensity: Winds to 60 mph are expected today across portions of the Cody Foothills through 6pm and Johnson county through midnight.

Here is our most recent graphic created about the upcoming weather situation: