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Tropical Depression in the Gulf; Severe Thunderstorms Monday

Tropical Depression Two is expected to gradually strengthen and could bring tropical storm conditions to the Florida Panhandle beginning late Monday. Areas of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest Monday, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

This heat will affect anyone without adequate cooling, hydration (water), and those sensitive to heat. Everyone is at risk from the dangers of extreme heat, but some groups are more vulnerable than others (pregnant women, newborns/children, the elderly, and those with chronic illness). Age and certain conditions make the body less able to regulate temperature.