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Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. Read More >

Enjoy one more seasonable summer day before the heat and humidity increase midweek. Stay hydrated and limit exposure to the outside during peak heating hours! Thursday will be the hottest day of the week before a cold front moves through Friday, bringing chances for storms.
There is high confidence in high heat and humidity mid to late in the week. Highs will be in the low 90s and peak heat indices by the afternoon will be 100-105 degrees. The heat peaks Thursday before becoming ‘cooler’ for the weekend. Make sure you have working AC and know where cooling shelters are in your town. Check in on family and friends who may be vulnerable to the heat.