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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 4:28:36 am PDT

Temperatures will be warm for the next several days as we remain under the influence of High Pressure. A weather system anticipated for mid to late week may impact our temperatures but confidence is low and uncertainty is high at this time. Minor to Moderate HeatRisk is forecast for the week ahead.

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