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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 5:32:44 am CDT

Low storm chances remain through early afternoon Sun, and then transition to mainly along and south of Interstate 40 Sun afternoon/night as a disturbance moves through. An isolated potential for a strong to severe storm resides over far southeast Oklahoma Sun afternoon.
Brief improvement in the hot and humid conditions is expected Sunday-Tuesday, but the heat will return in earnest by mid week. Be aware of signs of heat stress and take precautions with outdoor activities.
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