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 >

Hot and Smoky

Smoke will drift overhead across northeastern SD and west central MN today, helping to keep temperatures cooler in the lower 80s. Elsewhere, expect highs in the 90s. Thunderstorms move in late tonight into Sunday morning as smoke clears out and dangerously hot temperatures return. Some of the storms may be strong to severe Sunday night. There is a marginal risk (1 of 5) for severe storms north of Highway 212.

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

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