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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

Dangerous to record breaking heat will build across the center of the nation and slowly build eastward this week. Wildfire conditions remain critical for the Southwest and portions of the Great Basin through Monday. For the northern Plains and upper Midwest, severe thunderstorms with the potential for large to very large hail and severe winds are the primary hazards. Read More >

Severe Storms are expected over portions of the area today. Primary threats are large hail and damaging wind, although an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out.
Another hot and humid day is expected today, with some areas seeing heat index values as high as 104 degrees. Fortunately, Independence Day will be a bit cooler than today.
There is a lower risk for severe storms on Independence Day, mainly over southern and southwestern portions of the area.