A Level 1 (Marginal Risk) out of 5 for severe weather today across portions of the area. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and lightning. Highs will be in the 80s for most today.

Dangerous severe weather threat forecast across parts of the central/southern Plains through tonight before the potential for strong storms shift to the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys on Sunday go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

Outside of a few thunderstorms in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, dry conditions are expected across the forecast area overnight with low temperatures in the 60s for most. #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx #MDwx

Extreme fire weather expected for south-central New Mexico with critical fire weather throughout much of the southern Rockies/High Plains today go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

Mostly cloudy skies are expected this morning with rain showers moving in from West Virginia. Becoming partly cloudy this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Seasonably mild temperatures expected again tonight. Mostly clear skies with slightly higher humidity. Low temperatures will be in the lower 60s for most. Higher elevations should drop into the middle 50s.

Simmering heat continues across South Texas, the Gulf Coast, and southern Florida through Memorial Day go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

The latest on the significant early season heatwave impacting parts of the Gulf Coast. Dangerous heat will continue through Memorial Day, so take extra precautions if you plan on spending time outdoors this weekend.

Heavy rain and severe thunderstorm chances extend from the Midwest to the southern Plains today go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

Dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat continues across South Texas, the Gulf Coast, and southern Florida through Memorial Day go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

Next round of severe weather to develop across the central/southern Plains Saturday evening before shifting into parts of the mid-Mississippi and Ohio valleys on Sunday go.usa.gov/cu3Wx

Today is #DontFryDay Today (everyday) take steps to ensure personal sun protection. 🌞Limit your exposure by wearing a hat, loose clothing, and taking breaks in the shade 🌞Look after family members and remind others to reapply every 2 hours 🌞Don't be caught without sunscreen