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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Surface high pressure will maintain control of weather conditions across the area today. This will lead to lighter winds, cool temperatures and dry conditions. This high will begin to shift southeast of the region tonight into Saturday. A warmer air mass is expected to return as winds become south to southwesterly on Saturday. Then, a cold front is expected to swing through Saturday night into Sunday. Winds turn back to the northwest on Sunday with slightly cooler temperatures returning.