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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Grassland Fire Danger will be in the high to very high category this afternoon over north central South Dakota. This means that outdoor fires could spread quickly. Please avoid outdoor burning and be very careful with anything that may cause sparks.
A cold front sliding across the region will bring less humid conditions along with west to northwesterly winds today. Wind gusts of 20 to 40 mph can be expected.