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 >

Weather Story

Temperatures will continue to gradually climb over the next several days, with high temperatures in the middle 90s forecast this weekend and next Monday. Heat index values will reach the upper 90s to lower 100s Friday through this weekend. Chances for showers and thunderstorms have trended upward, with a 40-60% chance of precipitation now forecast on Thursday.