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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Patchy, dense fog has formed across east-central KS and will be denser in river valleys and other low-lying areas. Visibilities may drop to a quarter of a mile or less at times, and this fog is expected to remain through early this morning. Use caution when driving and allow for extra travel time.
Patchy dense fog may develop before sunrise across east central KS, then dissipate after 8 AM. There will be a chance for morning and late afternoon showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Temperatures will slowly warm through the 80s this weekend, then into the 90s by next Monday.