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 >

Looking Toward The Weekend

Recap of July 26-27 Extreme Heat

Seasonable temperatures will be seen through Thursday night. Starting Friday, showers and thunderstorms are expected that will linger into Saturday. The positive side to rain will be cooler temperatures for the weekend.

[11:30 AM 7/28/2026] After a couple days of extreme heat on July 26 and 27, here are maximum high temperatures and heat indices observed across the area. All major observation sites saw heat indices above 110 degrees!

Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Today

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