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 >

Trends in Smoke and Visibility Today

Scattered Thunderstorms Today

Five Day Forecast

Wildfire smoke continues to plague the area, though improvements in visibility are expected from mid-morning through early afternoon as the wind direction changes and pushes smoke northeastward. The Illinois EPA and Indiana Department of Environmental Management are maintaining Air Quality Alerts across the area through tonight. You can access real-time air quality by visiting AirNow.gov.

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

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