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 >

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Here are some helpful links for you to keep track of the fall colors across the Midwest.

Photos above are courtesy of the Iowa DNR, the University of Illinois Extension and the Missouri Conservation Department

Fall colors in this area of the country usually peak between the last week of September and the last week of October.

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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

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