Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Dangerously Hot Temperatures Across Portions of Southeast Utah This Weekend

A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to build overhead through the weekend. Near record heat will be possible with highs climbing into the triple digits in the lower valleys across eastern Utah. Overnight lows will struggle to reach the 60s this weekend, making it difficult to recover from the excessive daytime heat. Therefore, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for portions of southeast Utah this weekend through 8 PM MDT Monday. This includes Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Please take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities, and know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Even though only southeast Utah is under a Heat Advisory, portions of west-central and southwest Colorado will also experience hot daytime temperatures in the triple digits with near record heat with a bit cooler nights with lows in the 60s.

For more heat safety tips, please visit www.weather.gov/heat.

During Extreme Heat: Find air conditioning. Avoid strenuous activities. Wear light clothing. Check on family members and neighbors. Drink plenty of water. Watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Never leave people or pets in a closed car.

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