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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 >

A few scattered storms Friday night into Saturday will be possible as a cold front sweeps through the area. The best potential for storms Friday night into Saturday morning will be across the eastern half of the area. An isolated stronger to marginally severe storm can't be ruled out for the afternoon on Saturday across a limited far southeast portion of the area. Temperatures on the other side of the front for the weekend will be notably cooler.