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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa today. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 3, 2026 at 10:42:37 am MDT

Daytime highs will reach the 80s to near 90s under mostly sunny skies. Expect breezy conditions in Northwest Montana and notably lower humidity region-wide. Evening conditions for fireworks viewing will be mostly clear.

 

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