Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains
Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 17 Miles WNW Silver Lake OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 11:46 am PDT Apr 23, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east after midnight. Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. | |
| 17 Miles WNW Silver Lake OR 43.24°N 121.35°W (Elev. 6083 ft) | |
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