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 >

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Significant Weather Phenomena to Report to the National Weather Service

Large thunder storm over city at sunset

Tornado, Funnel Cloud, or Wall Cloud
Hail of any size
Wind gusts greater than 40 mph
Heavy rain and/or high rainfall rates
Flash Flooding
Street, parking lot, or underpass flooding
Weather-related damage of any kind
Unusual or questionable weather
Heavy snow or high snowfall rates
Dense Fog or Smoke (visibilities less than 1/2 mile)

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

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