Severe Weather and Flash Flooding Threat from the Central Plains into Western Texas

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Wednesday from the Central Plains into western Texas. An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) has been issued for parts of Kansas and Oklahoma. The main threats will be tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds. Additionally, heavy rain and flash flooding is likely across portions of the Midwest into the Central and Southern Plains. Read More >

Last Update: 245 PM PDT Wed May 1 2024

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Tonight

SE wind 5 to 10 kt with gusts to 15 kt. Wind waves SE 1 ft at 4 seconds. Swell W 4 ft at 9 seconds. Chance of rain.

Thu

NE wind 10 to 15 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. gusts to 20 kt early in the morning, becoming 20 kt late in the afternoon. Wind waves NE 3 ft at 4 seconds, shifting to the NW 3 ft at 4 seconds in the afternoon. Swell SW 4 ft at 12 seconds.

Thu Night

W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Gusts to 15 kt early in the evening, becoming 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves W 2 ft at 4 seconds, shifting to the S 2 ft at 4 seconds after midnight. Swell W 3 ft at 7 seconds.

Fri

SE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 20 kt early in the morning. Wind waves SE 4 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 4 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.

Fri Night

SW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Wind waves W 3 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 4 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.

Sat

NW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves NW 3 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 5 ft at 8 seconds. Rain.

Sat Night

NW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt after midnight. Wind waves W 3 ft at 4 seconds. Swell W 6 ft at 9 seconds. Chance of showers.

Sun

W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Wind waves W 4 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 7 ft at 11 seconds.

Mon

W wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Wind waves W 3 ft at 5 seconds. Swell W 7 ft at 11 seconds.