Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 8:20:16 am CDT

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A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ this evening for the Davis, Guadalupe, Chinati, and Delaware Mountains, as well as the Eddy County Plains. Although other locations are left out of the Advisory, please note that it will still be hot elsewhere. Be sure to stay hydrated and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.

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