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Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

This weekend will feature warmer temperatures again, particularly across central SD with highs in the 90s to low 100s around and west of the Missouri River. Sunday afternoon will also have elevated fire danger concerns as winds gust 30-40 mph and afternoon relative humidity drops to 20-30%. Take precautions during any outdoor activity this weekend.