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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Critical fire weather conditions are expected today through mid evening across the eastern Panhandle and western Sandhills. Minimum relative humidity of 15 to 20 percent along with wind gusts up to 45 MPH are expected.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms, mainly this evening. Some storms may produce damaging wind gusts along with a small threat for dry lightning.