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Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 3:22:09 pm MDT

Hot temperatures will continue through the week. Be prepared for the heat if you have outdoor plans during this time.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. With this, a few thunderstorms could produce strong wind gusts up to and excess of 65 mph. The risk of thunderstorms producing strong winds is greatest over eastern MT into northeast WY and the Dakotas.
Wildfire smoke will impact much of the region this week, though temporary improvements are likely at times. For real time air quality, visit airnow.gov.

 

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