Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Heat Spreads Across the West and Southern Plains

A couple of frontal boundaries will move east and south from the Plains to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines. These boundaries will focus showers and thunderstorms through the weekend, with scattered severe thunderstorms from the Southern Plains and across the Gulf Coast states. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur, which may be welcome news across drought areas. Meanwhile, heat spreads westward. Read More >

Beat The Heat! Hot and Dry Conditions This Weekend into Next Week!

Through the rest of the weekend and into next week, temperatures will see a significant warming trend with the lower valleys of southeast Utah and the Grand Valley rising into the triple digits. This is all due to a ridge of high pressure building over the region leading to dry and hot conditions. A cool front will move across the north this weekend, resulting in some breezier conditions during the afternoons but not much relief from the heat. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for the lower valleys of southeast Utah and the Grand Valley from Monday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Below are some heat awareness graphics and safety tips to help beat the heat! Stay hydrated and stay cool!

Forecasted High Temperatures Through Next Week

Significant Warming Trend Towards Hot and Dry

Heat Awareness and Safety Tips

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Heat Spreads Across the West and Southern Plains

Significant Warming Trend in Store This Weekend into Next Week! Hot and Dry Conditions Continue.