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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: Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 11:36:33 am CDT

Isolated thunderstorms are expected this morning, through this afternoon, and possibly lingering into the early evening evening. Gusty winds up to 40 mph and and brief downpours are probable with the strongest storms.
Heat is expected to intensify this weekend and persist into early next week. Afternoon heat indices of 100-110 F, locally higher early next week, are expected. Heat precautions should still be taken for any extended time outdoors.
Low storm chances into Friday. Dangerous heat returns this weekend and into next week.
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