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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains to the Upper Midwest

A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Severe thunderstorms are possible from the southern Plains through the Upper Mississippi Valley. Fire weather concerns are expected to persist across the Four Corners region. Read More >

Overview:

Elsa was the earliest 5th named storm on record as of the end of the 2021 hurricane season. Areas along the west coast of Florida experienced as much as 2 to 3 feet of storm surge, and 6 to 10 inches of rain fell across portions of southwest Florida. In southern Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, neighborhoods flooded after weeks of heavy rain was compounded by the additional rainfall associated with Elsa. Eventually, the storm made landfall near Fish Creek (north of Steinhatchee), Taylor County, as a Tropical Storm around 10:30 AM EDT on July 7th.
 
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Infrared Satellite

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Radar Loop July 5-7, 2021

Radar Loop July 5-7, 2021