extreme heat warnings
Coverage of extreme heat warnings in the Nexus archive.
- Molly says the oppressive heat holds its firm grip on Minnesota for much of the workweek
Minnesota is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with a heat dome suppressing rain chances and causing afternoon highs in the mid-90s. Extreme Heat Warnings and Weather Authority Alert Days are in effect through Thursday, with heat index values nearing triple digits.
- Molly says to take it easy with extreme heat taking hold on this Sunday
Minnesota is experiencing extreme heat due to a high-pressure dome, with heat index values near or in triple digits. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for the Metro and Northland through Tuesday, with no relief expected from rain. The heat dome peaks on Tuesday as part of Minnesota’s Weather Authority 7 Day Forecast.
- Near record heat Sunday in Colorado, lingering through next week
Denver experienced scorching midsummer heat with temperatures 8-10 degrees above previous highs, part of a prolonged heat wave expected to last over a week. The heat increases fire danger and health risks, with Extreme Heat Warnings in effect for parts of northwestern Colorado through Monday.