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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Heat and humidity are expected to increase as we head into the weekend, with temperatures in the 90s and potential for triple-digit heat indices. With additional chances of storms through Saturday night, some uncertainty remains in the temperature forecast.
There are slight chances of storms through Saturday night, mainly north of U.S. Highway 36. After a mostly dry early start to next week, storm chances increase during the middle to latter parts of next week.
There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for today, with a small area of northern MO in a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5). Another Marginal Risk has been issued for much of the area on Saturday. The best chances for storms are mainly in the evening and overnight hours. The strongest storms could produce strong winds and heavy rainfall.