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 >

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Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Highs today will be in the upper 80s to upper 90s with heat index values in the 90s. Breezy southerly winds are expected today, gusting 20-30mph. Scattered thunderstorms are possible during the evening-overnight hours. These storms could be strong-severe capable of producing 60mph wind gusts and half dollar sized hail. Thursday will be partly cloudy with highs in the 90s and southerly winds gusting 20-30mph. Isolated-scattered thunderstorms are possible during the evening-overnight hours on Thursday. Heat continues on Friday with highs in the 90s.