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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 >

Overview

An active period of weather continued on July 9th, with another round of strong to severe thunderstorms across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota. The hardest hit areas included Campbell County, WY south of Gillette, far southern Fall River County, and portions of Tripp County near Winner. At least 70 mph winds were reported in each area, while widespread downed trees and power poles were observed in Tripp County.
 
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