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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

There is an isolated risk for severe weather through the mid to late evening tonight over much of the region, where damaging wind gusts and large hail will be the primary threats. Tomorrow brings another shot of severe weather concerns, where scattered severe storms are possible over portions of north central Nebraska late Thursday afternoon into the evening. Stay weather aware!