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 >

Severe Weather Outlook (Today)

Severe Weather Outlook (Thursday)

3-Day Forecast

A few severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening (Wednesday July 01, 2026) — mainly along and east of the KS-CO border between 3-10 pm MDT / 4-11 pm CDT. Localized wind gusts up to 70 mph are the primary threat. A few instances of large hail are possible.

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

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