Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Warm and Active This Week

Severe Storms on Thursday

Above average temperatures and daily thunderstorm chances will continue through the week leading up to Independence Day. Any of these storms could be strong to severe. Thursday afternoon and evening bring an increased risk for scattered severe thunderstorms, mainly across western South Dakota, capable of producing damaging winds, 2+ inch hail, and isolated tornadoes. Dry and even hotter weather moves in early next week.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening on Thursday. The greatest threat is a level 2 out of 5 (Slight Risk) that covers the majority of western South Dakota. A lower-end level 1 out of 5 (Marginal Risk) extends into northeastern Wyoming and the far southwestern corner of South Dakota.

Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

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