Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Rain Chances Next Week

Dense fog this morning will dissipate within a few hours of sunrise, giving way to near-normal highs in the low to mid 80s. There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms Saturday afternoon into the overnight hours. Hail and damaging winds are the primary hazards. Next week looks potentially active, with multiple chances for showers and storms. Areas that see repeated rainfall face an increased risk of flooding.