Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Last Update: 953 AM EDT Mon May 19 2025

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Rest Of Today

NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, then becoming SE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 5 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop, diminishing to light chop this afternoon.

Tonight

SW winds around 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers light chop.

Tue

NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Tue Night

E winds around 15 kt, becoming SE after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 1 ft at 9 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop. A chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.

Wed

SW winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 5 seconds, becoming SW 6 ft at 6 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy, increasing to rough in the afternoon. A chance of tstms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.

Wed Night

SW winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and NE 1 ft at 6 seconds. Adjacent sounds and rivers rough, diminishing to choppy after midnight. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.

Thu

W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

Thu Night

W winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers choppy.

Fri

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

Fri Night

NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Adjacent sounds and rivers a moderate chop.

winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.