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Tracking Major Hurricane Erin; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Major Hurricane Erin is tracking just north of the lower Bahamas today. Dangerous surf and rip current threats increase this week for most of the Atlantic coastline. Erin's outerbands may impact the Outer Banks later this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday from a part of the southern Plains into the central to lower Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 12:40:42 pm MDT

The hottest conditions are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, cooler conditions return for the end of the week. The hot and dry conditions Tuesday and Wednesday will lead to increasing fire weather concerns.
Hot conditions are on the way. Beat the heat!

 

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