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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 weather will continue across southern North Dakota through the remainder of the week, with slightly cooler temperatures farther north.
Relief from the very hot temperatures could be on the way next week! Near to below normal temperatures are favored from July 20th to 28th. Late July normal highs are in the mid 80s. Near to above normal precipitation is also favored over this time period (not shown).
Good afternoon, here’s a little end-of-week outlook for everyone! Hot weather continues, especially across the southern half of the state where above normals highs mainly in the 90s are expected through Sunday. Isolated showers and a few thunderstorms will be possible along the International Border each day, and then across much of the forecast area Saturday night through Sunday.