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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

Today will be the hottest day of the week with highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s and approaching 90°F in a few spots. Then will see shower and storm chance gradually increase later tonight through Friday. Expecting more off and on periods of this activity with the two main widows overnight tonight/Friday morning and additional scattered chances later Friday lingering early Saturday morning.