Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes forecast to see cold weather

Colder-than-average temperatures continue to hang on to the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes this week.  

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A coastal storm will bring more rain and inland snow to parts of New England.

Thursday severe storm threat
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Dry, warm weather and gusty winds will extend the critical and fire weather danger across the Southwest, the southern Rockies and southern High Plains.

Friday severe storm threat
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And, a strengthening storm system positioned over the central U.S. will bring the risk for severe weather on Thursday and Friday for the central and southern Plains.  

U.S. fire weather alerts
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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and tornadoes will all be possible – especially on Friday – so residents should stay alert to the latest weather conditions.