Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. Excessive rainfall my bring life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding across portions of southwestern Texas through early Friday. Read More >

Dangerous Heat Today

Heat Index Forecast through Saturday

Heat Safety Tips!

Dangerous heat is likely today especially across portions of northeast Iowa and far northwest Illinois. Peak heat indices in this area are forecast to range from 100 to 105 and a heat advisory is in effect until 8 PM this evening.

Hot and humid conditions are forecast to continue into the weekend. Peak heat indices between 95 and 100 are likely each day. The duration of this heat may pose a risk to vulnerable individuals without adequate cooling. Remember to practice heat safety if outside this week!

Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

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