Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms will produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall over portions of the northern/central Plains into the mid/upper-Mississippi Valleys today. Read More >

Rain Returns Friday-Saturday

Late Week Outlook

The next rain chances arrive Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. Some thunder could mix in with the rain, with severe weather appearing unlikely at this time. Accumulation is expected, though how much will depend on your location and the responsible weather system's track. System track will become clearer over the next 12-24 hours, so stay tuned to later forecast updates.

Partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures are expected today. Rain chances return Friday into Saturday, with peak precip chances expected from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. A few rumbles of thunder could mix in with the rain.

Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

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