Weather Forecast Summary
Arklatex Region
- Today: Heavy rain and severe weather threats expected.
- Tonight: Rain and severe weather will expand northward across the northern and central Plains.
Midwest & Arklatex Region
- Friday: Heavy rain and severe weather threats will shift east into the Midwest, continuing across the Arklatex region.
Northern Rockies
- Today: Heavy snow expected across higher elevations.
Great Lakes to Mid-Atlantic
- Showers and thunderstorms ahead of a cold front will push eastward across New England and the Mid-Atlantic states. The trailing portion of the front will become nearly stationary across the Mid-South, focusing heavy rain and severe thunderstorms.
Mid-South to Appalachians
- Thunderstorms may reform in the Arklatex region due to an upper-level jet stream. These storms will move downstream across the Mid-South towards the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, causing unsettled weather and locally heavy rain.
Northwestern U.S.
- A deep upper-level low will bring a cold air mass, causing heavy wet snow in higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and northwestern/northern Wyoming.
Great Plains
- An upper low from Alaska will help develop a low-pressure system across the northern and central High Plains, intensifying on Friday as it moves northeast. Showers and severe thunderstorms will expand across the Great Plains, Midwest, and Mississippi Valley.
Northern Border
- A mix of cold rain and wet snow is expected near the Canadian border with strong gusty winds adding to the chill.
Southern Texas
- An early-season heat wave will intensify, with record or near-record warm overnight temperatures and heat index readings over 115 degrees expected during Memorial Day weekend. Residents should check local resources for cooling centers and use portable generators safely to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Fire Danger
- Critical fire danger is forecast for the southern Rockies into the southern High Plains.
Safety Tips:
- Monitor local media and government websites for updates on cooling centers and weather conditions.
- Use portable generators safely to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Be prepared for severe weather and have an emergency plan in place.
Stay safe and stay informed.