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 >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 6:48:36 am CDT

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Hot and Breezy Sunday

First Week of July Outlook

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Hot and breezy conditions will continue today and tomorrow with afternoon highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values near 100-105 degrees. South winds around 15-25 mph with gusts near 35 mph are expected through Monday.

The first week of July looks hot and humid with highs ranging from the upper 90s to near 102 degrees and heat index values around 100-106. Outside of some low rain chances across East TX on Thursday thru the weekend, dry weather will prevail for most of the region. Make sure to prepare for the heat while you're planning to spend time outdoors during the 4th of July festivities. The overnight temperatures will remain warm with lows in the mid to upper 70s to near 80 degrees.

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Dangerous Heat Builds and Expands; Critical Fire Weather for the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms for Plains and Midwest

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