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 >

Hot and Humid, Storms on the 4th

The hot and humid summertime weather persists through the holiday weekend. Warmest days are Friday and Saturday with heat indices up to 106. There are low chances for storms (<20%) today and Friday. Severe storms are unlikely. A stronger system brings more widespread showers and storms Saturday evening into the overnight period. Damaging winds would be the main hazard. Check back for later updates as timing and location of storms are uncertain, potentially impacting July 4th festivities.

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

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