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Severe Weather Possible from the Central Plains to the Northeast; Building Heat in the West; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms will be possible from the central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Monday. Hazardous heat will linger across the southern U.S. and build across the West through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for Interior Alaska and the Four Corners region through Monday. Read More >

Rain spreads into the area today, with locally heavy rainfall possible south of U.S. 24 (Peoria to Watseka and Kentland). Farther north, showers will be more spotty north of I-80. Dangerous heat develops next week. Heat indices may top 100 degrees both Monday and Tuesday.
Hot and humid conditions are likely to develop across the region next week. High temperatures may exceed 90°F, and peak heat index values may exceed 100°F for several consecutive days.