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Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the West; Heat Expands in the Central U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will produce showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over parts of the Southwest, Great Basin, and Central Rockies through Monday. Flash flooding is possible, especially in and around burn scars and in areas of steep terrain. Heat will persist across the Central U.S. early this week, spreading into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic later this week. Read More >

Unseasonably hot temperatures are expected this week with highs in the mid/upper 90s, potentially reaching 100 degrees. Heat index values are forecast to reach 100-105 degrees with an Extreme Heat Watch and Heat Advisory now in effect across the area until Friday. Check the most recent forecast at: weather.gov/lsx/