Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Heat Wave To Continue This Week

Look Before You Lock!

High confidence in hot and humid conditions persisting through much of the week. Take steps to prepare for hot weather now. Visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Always look before you lock! Cracking car windows DOES NOT help, as the inside of a car still gets excessively hot. Always remember to lock your parked car so no children can climb inside of it. For other heat tips, visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat

Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

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