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 >

Outlook for the Week

Hot and Humid this Week

Hot and humid conditions throughout the week, although afternoon lake breezes will bring some limited relief for areas near Lake Michigan. Conditions will be mainly dry, but chances for storms return to end the week.

Hot and humid conditions are expected this week with daily highs in the low to mid 90s and peak heat indices around 100 degrees (up to 105 degrees on Wednesday) away from the immediate lake.

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

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