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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >


A total solar eclipse will occur Monday, April 8, 2024, stretching from south central Texas through the Ohio Valley and then into the New England.  Here is the latest forecast information regarding expected cloud cover, in relationship to the path of totality and partial eclipse. These will be updated daily around 1130 am MDT.

 

 Key Messages for 2024 Total Solar EclipseUpdated April 7, 202412 PM EDT A total solar eclipse will occur Monday, April 8th. Know the forecast before you go: weather.govForecast may still changeFinal Update: Monday by 12 PM EDT“Totality or bust, check the forecast and adjust!”Interpreting Map Shading:Gray: Cloud cover is more likely to occur.Light gray/light blue- Greater uncertainty in the coverage of clouds.Unshaded- Clear skies more likely.Severe weather and flash flooding Developing around and after the time of the eclipse across parts of Texas into south Oklahoma, southwest Arkansas and west Louisiana, a few tornadoes, scattered to very large hail, and severe wind gusts will be possible. Use caution and check latest forecasts if traveling in these areas! Rain Showers20-30% chance during totality inOhio, northwest Pennsylvania, and western New York. Higher chances away from the path of totality across Northern Plains and from Tennessee Valley to central Apps.

 

Interactive cloud forecasts available and updated 24/7 are available here. (Use the time scroll bar toward the top of that page, and pan to area of interest).

 

Further information about the 2024 Solar Eclipse from NASA and the US Naval Observatory.

 

Can't make this one? If you're in Colorado, you'll only have to wait until August 12, 2045