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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: Fri, Sep 11, 2026 at 7:32:21 pm PDT

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Northern and parts of Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Saturday morning until 11 PM PDT Saturday evening. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.
The fourth wettest day observed in Ely during the month of September occurred forty-one years ago today.

 

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