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Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 2:18:46 am PDT

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for SE Elko County through 11 PM PDT Monday July 27 2026. Daytime high temperature from 97-103 degrees, along with warn overnight lows in the mid to upper 70s will limit heat stress recovery.
Above normal temperatures will be the story this week as high pressure builds over the Great Basin, with daytime highs ranging in the mid 90s to mid 100s.
With high temperatures forecast to run well into triple digits later this week, its important to remember to protect your pets from extreme heat. Remember, if you can feel it, they can feel it too!

 

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