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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 >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 1, 2026 at 12:50:13 pm PDT

Temperatures about 5-10 degrees below normal Wednesday will gradually warm to seasonable levels through late this week. Expect breezy afternoon and evening winds each day. Temperatures rise to about 5 degrees above normal for inland areas for the holiday weekend. Precipitation chances are slim.

 

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