Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Severe thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, critical fire weather are all in the outlook today and into this last weekend of April. Very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a couple strong tornadoes will all be possible across the central and southern Plains today. Flash flooding also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for Southern High Plains
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Last Update: 907 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024

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Rest Of Today
Southeast winds 5 to 10 kt this morning becoming east 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
East winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast overnight. Clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.
Friday
Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Showers in the afternoon. Waves 3 to 5 ft. A small craft advisory may be needed.
Friday Night
Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt becoming south. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. A small craft advisory will likely be needed.
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Last Update: 907 AM CDT Thu Apr 25 2024
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