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 >

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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible tonight, mainly after 8 PM. Hot and humid week ahead, with highs generally in the upper 80-90s. Thunderstorm chances return each night, with strong to severe thunderstorms possible Wednesday evening. There is a greater chance of storms Saturday night, potentially impacting Independence Day Festivities.