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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 across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

 

Oppressive heat and humidity will continue today, with both the temperature and heat index even higher than yesterday. Maximum heat index values will reach or exceed 105F in some areas this afternoon. Hydrate and take plenty of breaks in the shade or AC.
Oppressive heat and humidity will continue through Friday. Very warm and muggy nights will offer little relief from the heat for those without access to air conditioning.
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A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible, with the greatest risk coming late today through tonight. The main risk will be locally strong wind gusts. The best chance of a few thunderstorms will be east of Lake Ontario, with lower chances across Western NY.
Above normal temperatures are favored to continue into mid-July.