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Areas across New Mexico and the TX/OK Panhandles area down into West Texas should be extremely careful with any activity that may cause sparks today and Monday. Critical to Extremely Critical fire weather conditions the next 2 days.

Fire weather concerns continue today through Monday. Sunday has even greater concern with extremely critical fire weather across the Southern Plains. Be sure to stay weather aware and follow instructions of emergency officials.

Folks in the High Plains should stay alert for thunderstorms that may spark fires today. Have multiple ways to get information, and follow instructions from emergency officials.

An active severe thunderstorm pattern is expected through early next week. Multiple days of severe storms are expected across portions of the Plains to the Mid/Upper Mississippi Valley starting today (Thursday 5/14) and persisting through Tuesday (5/19). Stay weather aware and up to date on the latest forecast information at www.spc.noaa.gov or from your local forecast office at www.weather.gov .

Happy Mother's Day 🌺 Make Mom proud by having multiple ways to receive weather information today. Severe storms capable of large hail and damaging winds are expected across North and Central Texas this afternoon and evening.

Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm. Even if you feel ready, there may be additional things you could do or learn.

Take Action Today (Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)Download Image Are you ready for hurricane season? Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you understand how to interpret forecasts and

This Mother's Day weekend, make sure checking the forecast is a part of your plans. A few strong to severe storms could develop today across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast, with a greater risk tomorrow across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Visit weather.gov for more!

A key part of hurricane preparedness is understanding the dangers that remain well after a storm. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm.

Use Caution After Storms (Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service) Download Image Dangers remain even after the skies turn blue. This is NOT the time to put your guard down. Nearly half of hurricane fatalities occur after the storm. If you evacuated, only return home only when told to do so Return home ONLY when o

Be prepared for hurricane season by knowing what to do during a storm. Whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.

Stay Protected During Storms (Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)Download Image During a storm, whether you’ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up-to-date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials.