Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Strong to severe thunderstorms may bring areas of excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the southern Plains today through Friday. Hot to dangerously hot temperatures are forecast across portions of the Pacific Northwest and southern Great Basin today. Gusty winds, dry, and hot conditions will bring critical fire weather to parts of central Washington state today. Read More >

Very Warm then Cooler And Unsettled

Marginal Risk Wednesday

Very warm today with highs in the mid 80s to 90s and chances for thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening. Cooler Wednesday with highs in the 70s to around 80 and chances for showers and thunderstorms. Chances for storms persist through Thursday with temperatures in the mid 60s in northwestern South Dakota to around 80 in southern South Dakota. Chance for afternoon storms on Friday, especially around the Black Hills, highs will be in the 70s to around 80.

There is a level 1 of 5 risk for isolated severe storms across northwestern South Dakota into northeastern Wyoming for Wednesday afternoon and evening. Main hazards will be 60 mph winds, 1 inch hail, and lightning. Medium forecast confidence in storms developing but confidence in storm severity is low at this time.

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains; Heat Continues in the West

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