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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 >

Critical fire weather conditions are expected Friday across portions of the region due to hot temperatures, gusty northwest winds, and low humidity. A cold front will move through late Friday into Saturday, bringing cooler temperatures and increasing chances for precipitation this weekend into next week. Stay alert and use extra caution outdoors.