Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 2, 2026 at 10:20:27 pm PDT

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Independence Day Forecast

Summer like conditions return Friday with temperatures return to near normal. Low impact weather is expected through the 4th of July holiday, then a slight chance of thunderstorms enters the forecast for Sunday and Monday afternoons, particularly across northern Klamath and Lake Counties. Tuesday into Thursday next week will see more stable conditions with a dry front expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. This front could bring a deep marine push and light sprinkles to the coast with a subtle cooling trend for inland locations on Wednesday. Gusty winds and low RHs are possible east of the Cascades on Wednesday.