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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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Last Map Update: Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 8:08:26 pm PDT

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 8 PM PDT Saturday evening. The combination of critically dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and strong, gusty southwest winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The fourth wettest day observed in Ely occurred forty-two years ago today.

 

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