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Prolonged, Intense Heat Wave; Excessive Rainfall in the Southern Rockies; Severe Weather in the Central US

Extremely dangerous heat will persist from the Midwest to the East Coast into late this week. Monsoonal moisture may produce excessive rain and considerable flash flooding and debris flows, especially near recent burn scar areas in New Mexico and west Texas. Severe storms are possible this evening from the southern/central Plains into the Great Lakes, and the northern/central Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Anchorage and Matanuska Valley commuters - use caution on your afternoon drive home. Light freezing drizzle will continue to mix with snow across the Anchorage Bowl through the afternoon hours. All snow is expected from Eagle River north to Palmer. These conditions will make for difficult driving conditions for the afternoon and early evening commute.  Anchorage can expect 1-4 inches with the heaviest amounts in East Anchorage and the Hillside. Palmer will see 3-5 inches with higher amounts in the higher elevations towards Hatcher Pass. Snow will taper off in the evening hours and end overnight. Check your forecast online anytime at www.weather.gov/Anchorage #AKwx

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