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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms with locally damaging wind gusts and hail are possible from the coastal Carolinas into the Florida Peninsula, and along the central Gulf Coast. Heavy rain may cause localized areas of flash flooding in the Gulf Coast. Gusty winds and dry conditions may produce elevated to critical fire weather across the northern/central Plains. Record heat is expected in the West. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, May 11, 2026 at 6:40:40 am CDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.
Low chance of thunderstorms are forecast to develop near an approaching cold front across far northeast OK and into far northwest AR Tuesday evening/night. Although severe chances appear very low at this time, an isolated strong to severe storm will be possible near the OK/KS border early to mid evening Tuesday.
A multi-day stretch of above normal temperatures is expected toward next weekend and into the following work week. Near record high temperatures are currently forecast for the weekend, although we are monitoring potential cloud cover and precipitation that would impact exactly how hot temperatures get during that time frame.
Mildly warm temperatures return this week with low rain chances.
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