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Tracking Major Hurricane Erin; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Major Hurricane Erin is tracking just north of the lower Bahamas today. Dangerous surf and rip current threats increase this week for most of the Atlantic coastline. Erin's outerbands may impact the Outer Banks later this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday from a part of the southern Plains into the central to lower Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 11:40:52 am PDT

An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for Las Vegas and much of the region from Wednesday through Saturday. Stay hydrated and take precautions, as temperatures are expected to be 5-10 degrees above normal with little overnight relief with warm overnight lows. Heat Risk will climb to Major, which means heat could impact anyone without effective cooling or adequate hydration.