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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

Fog is possible across the area through the mid morning hours. Visibility around 1 mile is possible in fog. Highs today will be in the 80s to low 90s with southeast winds gusting 25-35mph. Hot weather arrives Sunday as highs climb into the 90s to around 100 degrees. Heat index values of 95 to 106 degrees are expected on Sunday. Heat continues on Monday with highs in the 90s and heat index values in the 90s to low 100s.
A Heat Advisory is in affect for Sunday from 1pm-9pm with hot and humid conditions beginning to affect our area. With the higher temps, the risk of heat related illness will also increase. Be sure to hydrate and limit prolonged outdoor exposure during peak heating hours.
Major risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke will be present on Sunday. Be aware of the conditions and ways to combat adverse heat effects, including frequent hydration and avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure.