Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Heatwave Continues

Heat Advisory

Maximum HeatRisk

Elevated Fire Danger This Afternoon

Dangerously hot temperatures continuing the rest of the week and weekend as the region remains under the heat dome. High temperatures remain in the 90s to the lower 100s. Very little relief is expected overnight with low temperatures in the upper 60s to mid-70s.

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for central SD, portions of northeast SD and portions of west central MN until Thursday evening. These dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity may lead to heat related illnesses.

HeatRisk is expected to be in the Moderate to Major category. This means no overnight relief and impacts to anyone without cooling/hydration or sensitive to heat. Make sure to be on the lookout for any symptoms of heat related illnesses. Never leave children or pets unattended in a hot vehicle. Look before you lock!

Elevated fire weather conditions will be possible west of the Missouri River this afternoon as wind gusts of 25-30 mph develop and minimum relative humidity falls between 20-25 percent.

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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

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