Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 11:02:16 am CDT

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Although warm temperatures continue, today’s highs will average a degree or so below climatology, about a degree warmer than yesterday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible again, mainly in the afternoon and in the vicinity of the Davis Mountains. A storm or two may be strong, with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall.

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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

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