Severe Storms and Heavy Rain the Mississippi Valley and Midwest; Widespread Heat in the Central US

Severe thunderstorms and showers have the potential for large hail, a few strong tornadoes, damaging winds with gusts over 75 mph, and localized flash flooding across parts of the Mid/Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest. A widespread heat wave will continue across the Central U.S. and Midwest today. Fire weather concerns persist in the Southwest into the central Rockies and northern California. Read More >

Low-End Severe Threat Starting this Afternoon

Hot & Well Above Normal Starting Thursday

Heat Safety Working Outside

Confidence is low but if any severe storm manages to develop, damaging wind would be the main hazard.

Hot and well above normal high temperatures return for the end of the workweek. A few areas could see the heat index reach into the triple digits, especially on Friday.

Hot and well above normal high temperatures return for the end of the workweek. A few areas could see the heat index reach into the triple digits, especially on Friday.

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