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Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Today

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms will produce heavy to excessive rainfall with significant flash flooding across portions of southern New England. Read More >

Hot weather continues into this weekend with Saturday being the hottest day of the stretch. A cooldown to near or below average temps is forecast to start next week.
Wildfire smoke will impact much of the region this week, though temporary improvements are likely at times. There is potential for an increase in surface smoke and poorer air quality behind cold fronts Saturday night and Sunday night. For real time air quality, visit airnow.gov.

 

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