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This Independence Holiday will be Hot with Storms to Monitor

Record breaking heat wave will continue to affect much of the western United States through this holiday weekend. The heat also lingers for the lower Mississippi Valley and Southern Plains, then shifts over the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Severe weather and flooding concerns through today for the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Southern Plains. We continue to closely watch the track of Hurricane Beryl. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 5:13:00 am PDT

A hot and dry Independence Day is in store so be sure to take your heat safety precautions if spending time outdoors! On the bright side, clear skies should make for great firework viewing tonight!
A long duration heatwave will bring a moderate to major heat risk across the Sierra and western Nevada through the middle of next week. An Excessive heat Warning goes into effect Saturday through Wednesday for western Nevada. A Heat Advisory goes into effect Saturday through Wednesday for the Sierra and NE California. Be sure take your heat safety precautions!

 

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