Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains
Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026 | |
Today: E winds 25 kt. Tonight: E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri: E winds 20 kt. Fri Night: E winds 15 kt. Sat: E winds 15 kt. Sat Night: S winds 15 kt. Sun: E winds 25 kt. Mon: E winds 20 kt. | |
| Zone Forecast: Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM (PKZ807) | |
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