Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. Rounds of heavy rainfall may cause impactful flash flooding in parts of southern Kansas and Missouri. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

4 Day Outlook

Hot and Humid Next Week

Near to slightly below normal temperatures are expected over the next several days with occasional chances for rain, most favored south of I-80. A pattern change is expected to commence over the weekend with hot and humid conditions leading to impactful heat indices by Sunday.

An upper level ridge will strengthen over the Central and Eastern U.S. late this weekend and into next week, resulting in persistent southerly flow and hot and humid conditions locally. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees at times. Now is a good time to review heat safety information!

Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

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