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Critical Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Threats This Week

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather Monday over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Scattered to widespread severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes Monday through Thursday over the lower Mississippi River Valley and southern Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:49:00 am CDT

A Wind Advisory is in effect for this afternoon for much of the Permian Basin. A cold front moving through the area this morning brings gusty north to northeasterly winds this afternoon along with cooler temperatures. High profile vehicles should be aware of difficult driving conditions, especially on east/west oriented roads.
Windy conditions and relative humidities as low as 20 percent will create elevated fire danger conditions again today. Be cautious with outdoor flames.

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