Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. through the weekend. 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 will produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall over portions of the northern/central Plains into the mid/upper-Mississippi Valleys today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 30, 2026 at 5:26:46 am MDT

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The heat continues for Thursday with triple digit temperatures for the lowlands. Slight storm chances out west and over area mtns.

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With the return of triple digit temperatures in the lowlands remember to stay hydrated and take plenty of breaks if your outside. Check on the elderly and your neighbors and bring your pets inside or provide plenty of shade and water for them.

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Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

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