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 >

Strong Storms Move Eastward

Impactful Heat Continues, Increasing Storm Chances

Extreme Heat Warning Today

Storm Potential This Morning

Severe Storm Potential Tonight

A line of storms will continue to move east-northeast through this morning. Gusty winds up to 45 mph have been observed with this line, and an isolated severe (60 mph) gust cannot be ruled out. Remain weather aware if in the circled area!

Heat and humidity continues through the holiday weekend, with the hottest days expected to be today and tomorrow (Thursday). An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through 7 PM CDT this evening. Extensions and additional headlines may be needed. Storms are expected to develop in central WI this morning and again this evening into tonight.

Heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range expected today after a night of temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s, leading to continued Extreme Heat impacts. Heat index values nearing 100 degrees are expected again tomorrow (Thursday), and additional headlines will be evaluated today.

Isolated to scattered storms are expected to develop this morning across central WI. A few storms may become severe with hail up to 1 inch and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Any storms that develop will be capable of lightning and downpours.

Storms are expected to develop across central Wisconsin this evening and continue into tonight, with hail and damaging winds the main threats. Storms will sink southward late tonight, becoming a heavy rain threat for the rest of southern Wisconsin.

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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

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