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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 >

Wildfire smoke is expected to move into northern Michigan Wednesday morning and may reach portions of southern Michigan later in the day. The levels of fine particulate matter may reach ranges considered Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (those with respiratory conditions or heart disease), and potentially Unhealthy for all. Michigan EGLE will evaluate the need to extend this alert into Thursday also.