Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and California; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest and California this week with limited nighttime relief. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley/Central Appalachians. Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across the northern Rockies and High Plains. Read More >

Wet Weather Ahead

High-pressure will keep most of the area dry today. Temperatures will gradually warm by the weekend with increasing moisture allowing it to feel more humid. Due to this, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible heading into the weekend.

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