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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Hot and muggy conditions are expected Thursday. A Heat Advisory has been issued for areas along and west of a Frankfort-Lebanon-Tompkinsville line where afternoon heat index readings may peak around 105 degrees. Take it easy if you need to work outside, or do not have access to air conditioning!