Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

Red Flag Warning Friday

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT / noon to 8 PM CDT Friday for portions of western and north-central Nebraska. West winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected, while relative humidity falls as low as 15 percent. These conditions will result in critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and early evening. Avoid activities that could spark a fire, as any fires that develop may spread quickly.

Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

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