Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Red Flag Warning in Effect Today, June 29, from 12 PM until 8 PM MDT for all of eastern Utah and western Colorado

Dry and hot conditions will prevail through the end of this week as high pressure remains in control. Southwest winds will increase this afternoon ahead of an approaching trough of low pressure and its cold front. Temperatures in many lower valleys will be approaching, if not exceeding triple digit heat! Follow heat safety tips to Beat the Heat at www.weather.gov/safety/heat.

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT

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Red Flag Warning Issued: 07/04/2026 07:59:00 AM UTC

Maximum Wind Gusts Expected Through Sunday

High Temperatures Expected Friday

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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

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