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Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, May 24, 2026 at 5:50:29 am CDT

Shower and thunderstorm chances return Monday and expand in coverage Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding will be possible. Severe weather is unlikely.
Areas of dense fog have developed across portions of northeast Oklahoma and will persist through early Sunday morning. Motorists should be prepared for areas of visibility below one quarter mile at times.
Higher rain/storm chances end this evening. After a break Sunday, rain/storm chances increase again from the southeast Monday and overspread the region Tuesday. Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast mid through late week. Temperatures remain near mid May normals.
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