Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Dangerous Heat and Humidity Develops This Week

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Marginal/Slight Risk of Severe Storms Tuesday

Warm Temperatures Continue Beyond 4th of July

Heat and humidity will build mid-week, and the airmass will become quite uncomfortable, with the heat and humidity expected to peak Wednesday and Thursday. Now is a good time to make sure you have the means to stay cool during the upcoming week.

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A passing warm front may bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms as it crosses the area on Tuesday. A few strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out Tuesday afternoon and evening, mainly from portions of the Finger Lakes into central New York. Damaging wind and large hail would be the primary threats. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out.