Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Dangerous Heat and Humidity This Week

Forecast Heat Indices Today through Friday

Heat Safety

Marginal/Slight Risk of Severe Storms Today

Warm Temperatures Continue Beyond 4th of July

Heat and humidity will build through midweek, with our airmass becoming quite uncomfortable. The heat and humidity will peak Wednesday and Thursday.

Here are forecast heat indices for a number of selected locations today through Friday.

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A warm front will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms as it crosses the area today. A few strong to severe storms cannot be ruled out, mainly from portions of the Finger Lakes into central New York. Damaging wind and large hail are the primary threats, though an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.