Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 11:46:29 am MDT

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Outlook For The Week

Extremely hot temperatures along with warm overnight temperatures are in store for the weekend into early next week. Stay safe from the heat!

The combination of extremely hot temperatures, single digit relative humidities, and winds gusting 15 to 30 mph will create critical fire weather conditions today.

Hot temperatures along with warm overnight temperatures are expected through early this week. Stay safe from the heat!

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of Extreme Heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

Here is an outlook for the week ahead. Very hot temperatures today will cool a bit Monday, but warmer than normal conditions will persist through the week. Thunderstorm potential increases by midweek. Storms could produce erratic wind gusts and local downpours.