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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 >

High confidence in hot and humid conditions persisting through much of the week. Take steps to prepare for hot weather now. Visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat
Always look before you lock! Cracking car windows DOES NOT help, as the inside of a car still gets excessively hot. Always remember to lock your parked car so no children can climb inside of it. For other heat tips, visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat
Dry conditions through Thursday will give way to increased precipitation chances over the weekend.