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From: N3MELDate: Sun, 26 Apr 26 15:24:00 Z
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Subject: NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER BRIEFING DATE: 26 APR 2026
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| NATIONAL SEVERE WEATHER BRIEFING
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| DATE: 26 APR 2026 | 1520Z
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[1] SUMMARY
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Active weather pattern continues across the CONUS. Primary concerns involve
Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains and a
renewed round
of severe thunderstorms across the Central and Southern Plains. Significant
marine hazards persist in the Aleutians.
[2] FIRE WEATHER (PRIMARY THREAT)
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REGION: Eastern New Mexico into the western Texas Panhandle.
STATUS: EXTREMELY CRITICAL AREA ISSUED.
CONDITIONS:
- Winds: 40-55 km/h (25-35 mph) sustained; gusts 80-95 km/h (50-60 mph).
- Humidity: Single digits to low teens.
- Impacts: Rapid fire spread likely for any new ignitions. Red Flag
Warnings
remain in effect for much of the Southern High Plains.
[3] CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK (DAY 1 - SUNDAY)
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REGION: Southern and Central Plains (primarily OK, North TX, and KS).
RISK: SLIGHT TO ENHANCED.
HAZARDS:
- TORNADOES: 5% probability in targeted areas (OK/North TX).
- WIND: Gusts up to 70 mph.
- HAIL: 2" to 3" (Hen Egg to Baseball size) possible.
TIMING: Afternoon through tonight. Discrete supercells likely initially,
congealing into linear segments overnight.
[4] CONVECTIVE OUTLOOK (DAY 2 - MONDAY)
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REGION: Mid-South / Lower Mississippi Valley (I-40 Corridor, Memphis, TN).
RISK: ENHANCED (Level 3 of 5).
HAZARDS: All-mode severe threat (Tornadoes, Damaging Wind, Large Hail).
NOTE: Early morning convection may impact afternoon destabilization;
uncertainty remains high on exact timing and evolution.
[5] MARINE / ALASKA
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REGION: Western Aleutians and Bering Sea.
WARNING: Hurricane Force Wind Warning.
CONDITIONS: Winds 93-120 km/h (58-75 mph), seas 7-10 m (23-33 ft).
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DISCLAIMER: This brief is for informational and educational purposes
only. Data
is aggregated from National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction
Center
(SPC) products. Information may not reflect real-time updates. Do not
use this
report for life-safety decisions. Always refer to local NWS offices or
official
NOAA broadcasts for active watches and warnings.
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