Desert Southwest Scattered Storms Provide Brief Heat Relief Amid Ongoing Wildfire Haze

The Desert Southwest, including Yuma and Imperial Valley, is experiencing a brief respite from near-normal July heat due to increased cloud cover and scattered storms, with temperatures expected to stay slightly below average midweek before returning to near-normal highs by the weekend. In the Pacific Northwest, particularly around Moses Lake, hot temperatures and dry conditions are raising fire danger, prompting burn bans and advisories against open fires, while local authorities emphasize precautions against heat-related health risks. Colorado continues to face hot conditions with scattered gusty storms expected Tuesday afternoon. Southern Nevada is seeing highs near 110°F with breezy conditions and haze from nearby wildfires affecting air quality; storm chances increase late in the week with slightly cooler temperatures and elevated humidity. Meanwhile, central Indiana is experiencing warm and humid weather with chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, including heavy rainfall Thursday evening, followed by drier conditions on Friday. Across these diverse regions, the combination of heat, humidity, and varying precipitation risks underscores ongoing weather challenges this mid-July.