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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Decreasing clouds and not as cool temperatures are forecast today. Highs are still expected to be well-below normal though for early August.
After a couple of cool days for early August, temperatures are forecast to warm back up closer to normal levels for much of this upcoming work week. Chances of showers and thunderstorms also return to the region Wednesday night into Thursday.
A cold front will slip in from the north late Wednesday, bring additional chances for showers and thunderstorms late in the work week. Scattered thunderstorms remain possible through at least Friday.