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

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

 

2026 Skywarn Calendar (all times are local)  megan.e.jones@noaa.gov

 

Severe Weather and Safety Training, called SKYWARN, is free and open to the public.

There is no need to register. Sessions will last an hour and a half. Bring the family! Bring a friend! 

 

We'll have interaction with you on thunderstorm formation and storm hazards, flash floods, lightning,

tornadoes, hail and high wind. We'll tell you how to be prepared, and discuss storm structure, storm

strength and Watches and Warnings. See some neat pictures and cool video and learn to be Weather-Ready!

99 out of every 100 people will NOT be disappointed! For sure you don't want to be that 1.

 

Click on the calendar entry for all the details. (all times are local)