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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Friday August 7th, 2026: Showers and thunderstorms will continue to be a threat through Saturday, followed by a brief reprieve on Sunday. Warm and humid conditions continue through the weekend and likely into next week. Stormy conditions will return Monday through at least the middle of the week.