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Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

 

 

 

Overview

Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be common across eastern Utah and western Colorado today as a strong Pacific storm drops in from the north. Southwest winds will strengthen Monday resulting in a high end critical fire weather day with potential for high winds. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are possible on Monday. Extreme fire behavior is also possible due to strong winds and a wind shift Monday evening with the cold front.

 

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