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 >

Significant Heat & Humidity Mid To Late Week

Major to Extreme Heat Risk

Heat Safety

Record Temperatures July 1-4

Patchy fog is possible over the mountains early Wednesday morning before widespread heat impacts the region. Heat indices between 105-110F are possible within the metros Wednesday afternoon with a slight chance for isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon & evening hours. Excessive heat risk persists throughout the week with thunderstorms possible again on Friday.

Several days of hot temperatures are expected to impact the region this week. This will yield Major to Extreme levels of Heat Risk.

With a lengthy bout of hot temperatures expected this week, ensure you find ways to stay hydrated and out of the heat. Temperatures remain very warm into the overnight hours as well which will exacerbate these issues.

An upper ridge building across the area will lead to well above average temperatures over the region this week. Widespread highs will push into the 95 to 104 degree range, with even higher heat indices. These are some historical daily, monthly, and all-time records.