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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 >

 

While it will still be comfortable today, heat and humidity will build during the upcoming week, and by midweek the airmass will become quite uncomfortable for many. Now is a good time to make sure you have the means to stay cool during the upcoming week.
Temperatures will be on the rise both in the air and on the lakes. If you go out to the beach, expect up to 1 foot waves (up to 2 feet on Lake Erie at times) and high UVs.
Above normal temperatures are favored to continue through and beyond the 4th of July weekend.