The Nation's Weather

The Nation's Weather for Friday, August 23, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Gusty winds and small hail can accompany downpours in

southeastern Montana, western South Dakota, western and

central Nebraska and north-central Kansas today. Farther to

the south, thunderstorms can bring flash flooding and

localized damaging wind gusts to northeastern Utah and

southwestern Wyoming. Showers and storms will affect the

Pacific Northwest. Gusty winds and dry brush will continue

to result in a high fire threat in the Great Basin. Cool air

will settle over the central valleys of California, where it

will feel more like October. The break from typical August

heat and humidity will continue in the Ohio Valley and the

mid-Atlantic. Farther west, heat and humidity will build

over the weekend and early next week. Meanwhile, dangerous

heat will remain in place over parts of Texas.

SPECIAL WEATHER

No new information for this time period.

WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS

No new information for this time period.

DAILY EXTREMES

National High Thursday 113 at Del Rio, TX

National Low Thursday 28 at Yellowstone NP, WY

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