Flash flooding possible for Southeast, Southern Plains; heat wave continues in Northwest
Elevated to critical fire weather is also ongoing for widespread section of West
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Heavy rain with the risk of scattered flash flooding will be possible Monday across portions of the Southeast and Southern Plains.
A slow-moving cold front will linger this week through the area.
The Southwest is also still looking at the risk of some monsoonal moisture this week.
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HEAT WAVE IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND CANADA KILLED MORE THAN 1 BILLION SEA CREATURES, RESEARCHERS SAY
It’s good news for the ongoing exceptional drought, but bad news because too much rain in a short period of time will bring the risk of dangerous flooding.
Meanwhile, dangerous heat continues for the Northwest into the Northern Plains. Excessive heat warnings are up for this region.
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Elevated to critical fire weather is also ongoing for a widespread section of the West.
Above-average temperatures, drought, gusty winds and dry lightning has been fuel for wildfires.