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Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Temperatures today will reach up past 100°, with localized heat indices nearing 110°. The warm weather will remain for the upcoming week with highs in the 90s for most of the area. Isolated chances for thunderstorms will occur most afternoons, primarily near the Black Hills. Wildfire smoke will sneak it's way into our area tonight, and linger through Monday. Take care during outdoor activities, and make sure you are prepared for both the heat and storms.
A Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Warning remain in effect through Sunday evening. Very hot temperatures will continue through Sunday with heat indices from 105 to 115 degrees during the daytime hours.