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: Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ861) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 345 AM AKDT Thu Apr 23 2026 |  |
Today: E winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Tonight: E winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Fri: E winds 15 kt. Fri Night: E winds 15 kt. Sat: E winds 15 kt. Sat Night: E winds 15 kt. Sun: NE winds 5 kt. Mon: NE winds 15 kt. | |
| Zone Forecast: Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ861) | |
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