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Heat Wave in the Eastern US; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Dangerous, long-lasting heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. Showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy rain and localized areas of flash flooding across parts of the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys into the Appalachians. Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the northern Great Plains. Fire weather conditions possible in the Great Basin. Read More >

A very warm and breezy today with any showers confined to the far north and south. The combination of low humidity and the gusty breeze will bring elevated to critical fire weather for much of the area this afternoon.
🌤 Here's a look at the week ahead. You'll notice each day looks very similar. Temperatures will generally be in the 80s west of the Divide and in the mid-80s to mid-90s east of the Divide. Some weather systems will move through during the week, bringing afternoon shower and thunderstorm chances. The locations most favored for showers/storms will depend on where those systems move through.🔥 Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will also be in place much of the week.