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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

We have extended the Lake Wind Advisory for the San Luis Reservoir and along Highway 152, as well as Lake Isabella and the Kern River Valley through 11 PM Friday (Jul 10). Sustained winds 15-20 mph from the west with gusts to 35 mph are expected. Gusts this high are capable of producing whitecap waves dangerous to small watercraft and are dangerous to drivers, particularly those in high-profile vehicles. Exercise caution if recreating at San Luis Reservoir and Lake Isabella or driving in the area.
High pressure over California will continue to warm temperatures through this week. The hottest days of the week (Friday & Saturday) will experience region-wide triple digit heat as well as the first 110 degree days in lower elevations of the Mojave Desert. Reduce time outside and take steps to reduce risk of heat illness if outdoors!
Update 7/9: Starting next week, models indicate an ideal pattern will bring monsoon moisture into central California. Current rainfall estimates are highly uncertain. There is, however, high confidence for more widespread mountain thunderstorms, some of which may cause dry lightning strikes. Check our website (weather.gov/hnx) for updates.

 

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