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: Tue, May 19, 2026 at 2:36:35 pm CDT

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Severe Storm Outlook Tuesday

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Forecast Summary

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The potential for severe weather will continue into the daytime Tuesday along and in advance of a cold front. A Slight Risk for severe weather exists along and south of a line from Okmulgee to Jay, with a Marginal Risk northwest to a line from Bartlesville to Pawnee. Damaging winds will be the main severe weather threat, with isolated large hail as well.

The better chance for severe storms during the Monday into Tuesday time frame will accompany storms along a cold front, beginning late Monday night/early Tuesday morning and shifting southward into Tuesday afternoon.

A Slight Risk of excessive rainfall exists Monday night along and north of Highway 412, while a Marginal Risk extends across the rest of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas into Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of a half to one inch should be common, with local totals in the 2 to 3 inch range possible.

Thunderstorm chances continue Monday with higher chances Monday night into Tuesday. Severe weather potential likely to develop at times. Above normal temperatures will continue through Monday, with cooler weather toward the early to middle part of next week.

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