Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Flash Flood and Severe Risk Today

Outlook for Today Through Friday

Another active day anticipated across the region today, with the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms through the afternoon and evening. The strongest storms are expected to develop east of the I-25 Corridor, with the main threats being large hail and damaging wind gusts. Further west along the eastern mountains, storms will need to be monitored for periods of moderate to heavy rainfall that could once again produce flash flooding over area burn scars. #cowx

The best chance for widespread shower and thunderstorm activity will occur today, then conditions start to gradually dry through Friday. Temperatures will be slightly "cooler" today and Thursday, then start to heat back up on Friday and into the weekend. #cowx

Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

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