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 >

Very Warm and Unsettled Today

Heat and Humidity Peaking This Weekend & Monday

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast between 1 and 7 PM today, with the best chances south of I-70. While severe thunderstorms are not expected, the storms could produce brief gusty winds and heavy rainfall. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to lower 90s, with peak heat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s.

Temperature and humidity levels will continue to gradually climb, reaching the lower 90s today and Friday, the lower to middle 90s this weekend, and peaking in the middle to upper 90s on Monday. Heat index values will reach the upper 90s to lower 100s Friday through this weekend, peaking around 100 to 110 degrees on Monday. Temperatures will cool down slightly with lower humidity by the middle of next week.

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

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