Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are forecast across central and eastern North Dakota, as well as far northwest Minnesota Saturday (Slight Risk level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist through the weekend across the Western U.S. Isolated dry thunderstorms could lead to new fire starts over portions of the northern Rockies. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Jul 27, 2024 at 12:14:19 am CDT

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Summer Heat Returns Next Week

Unsettled weather will continue through the weekend with daily rain chances mainly in Central and East Texas. Highs will be in the mid 80s to mid 90s.

Following the recent stretch of near or below normal temperatures, seasonably hot weather with highs in the upper 90s and triple digits will resume going into the first week of August. Peak heat indices will rise to between 100 to 110, likely indicating the return of heat headlines.

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Scattered Severe Thunderstorms Across the Northern Plains; Fire Weather Concerns in the Western U.S.

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