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Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. Rounds of heavy rainfall may cause impactful flash flooding in parts of southern Kansas and Missouri. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Showers and thunderstorms are expected again today. Storm are predicted to form over the higher terrain before pushing east into the evening. Chances for severe storms are highest for the eastern plains east of I-25. Large hail and strong wind will be the main threats. However, a small chance exists for a tornado or two over the far southeast corner of the state. Keep an eye out for updates and pay attention to hazard alerts through the afternoon! #cowx
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for areas west of I-25. Forecast confidence is increasing in the likelihood of very hot, very dry, and very windy conditions forming for Saturday. Stay tuned for updates through the rest of the week.
Temperatures will remain near average through the end of the work week. A warming trend will take effect Saturday and is expected to last through early next week. By midweek, a slight cool down back to more normal temperatures is expected.