Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Dec 30, 2025 at 10:48:37 am CST

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Summary of Last Week's Record Heat

Although wind speeds and gusts will be lower than the last few days, warmer temperatures, dry low levels and increasingly receptive fuels will all combine to lead to elevated to near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon in parts of the area. The most concerning conditions will be located along and west of Highway 75 and in the higher terrain of southeast Oklahoma. Take care to avoid behaviors that may inadvertently start a fire.


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Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

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