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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

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Today's High Temp

Tomorrow's High Temp

Day 3 High Temp

Today's Minimum RH

Tomorrow's Minimum RH

Day 3 Minimum RH

Today's Peak Wind Gusts

Tomorrow's Peak Wind Gusts

Day 3 Peak Wind Gusts

Today's Precipitation

Tomorrow's Precipitation

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Fire Weather and Thunderstorm Outlook

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Today's Fire Weather Outlook

Tomorrow's Fire Weather Outlook

Day 3 Fire Weather Outlook

Today's Thunderstorm Outlook

Tomorrow's Thunderstorm Outlook

Day 3 Thunderstorm Outlook

 

Precipitation Trends - Percent of Normal

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90 Days

12 Months

Temperature Trends - Departure from Normal

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12 Months

Above maps from the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). For more maps click here.

Climate Outlook

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WFAS - Fire Danger Map

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Latest Observed Fire Danger Class

Forecast Fire Danger Class

Above maps from the Wildland Fire Assessment System (WFAS). 

Today's Significant Fire Potential

Tomorrow's Significant Fire Potential

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This Month Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook

Next Month Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook

Month 3 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook

Month 4 Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook

Above maps from the Predictive Services Program.