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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: Wed, May 20, 2026 at 4:48:30 pm CDT

A slight risk for excessive rainfall will develop Thursday over much of eastern OK and western AR. Rainfall amounts up to 2 inches will be fairly common with isolated amounts near 4 inches possible.
Near daily thunderstorm chances are forecast this week and into the weekend. Cooler weather is expected through mid week with a warming trend into next weekend.
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