Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

The Week Ahead

Heat and Humidity Return This Week

Increasingly warm and humid conditions will be seen for the coming week as temperatures climb into the 90s. Peak afternoon heat indices of 95 to 100 will be seen for much of the week. The prospects for rain do not look good for the coming week.

Heat and humidity will slowly climb during the week as a heat dome builds in the Plains. Although not as oppressive as two weeks ago, heat indices are expected to eventually climb into the mid and upper 90s with some locations possibly around 100 degrees.

Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

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