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 >

7 Day Forecast

Late Week Rain Potential

Heat and humidity are expected to stick around through this week, with highs in the 80s to near 90F and dew points remaining in the upper 60s to near 70F. While there are some low chances for a pop up afternoon shower or thunderstorm through Wednesday, the next best chance for precipitation comes Thursday afternoon into Friday midday. Some areas of heavy rain could be possible.

The Northland has a 20-60% chance of seeing around or greater than 1/2 inch of rainfall Thursday evening into Friday. Parts of central Minnesota also have a 15-30% chance of seeing minor flooding impacts from locally heavy rainfall.

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

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