Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

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Warmth returns today and Friday as temperatures climb back into the upper 80s and low 90s across western and central Nebraska. Dry and breezy conditions will lead to elevated fire weather conditions today and near-critical fire weather conditions on Friday. A brief chance for evening rain or storms arrives Friday across eastern areas. Remain vigilant for any potential fire starts! ☀️📈