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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 7:16:17 pm PDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

A warming and drying trend is forecast through the end of the week and into the weekend. Independence Day will feature mostly sunny skies, breezy winds, and high temperatures in the 80s.
Seasonably warm temperatures and mostly clear skies are currently anticipated for July 4th. In addition, dry conditions and breezy winds are likely, especially for central WA where the potential for elevated fire concerns will need to be monitored over the coming days.

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