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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: Wed, Dec 31, 2025 at 6:24:41 am CST

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.
Above normal temperatures and dry conditions are forecast to close out 2025 and ring in 2026.
Above normal temperatures, reduced afternoon relative humidities and increased southerly winds will combine with increasingly receptive fuels to raise fire weather concerns on Sunday. Continue to monitor forecasts as the upcoming weekend approaches.
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