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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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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 17, 2026 at 6:58:27 pm MDT

A Flood Watch for flash flooding has been issued for portions of southern Utah Friday afternoon and evening. Widespread heavy rainfall associated with thunderstorms may result in flash flooding in slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, and recent burn scars including Monroe Canyon, Cottonwood, and Forsyth.

 

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