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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 >

There is a high swim risk Monday into Monday evening for increasing south winds and building waves for the Lake Michigan beaches in Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. There is a moderate swim risk for the Milwaukee and Racine County beaches. Stay out of the water in the high swim risk areas, and use caution in the moderate swim risk areas. Avoid the north side of area piers and break walls.