Intense smoke expected for Midwest, East Coast after days of record heat
Thick smoke could lead to extremely hazardous air quality for parts of the Upper Midwest and East Coast in the next few days.
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All-time record of 112°F possible as heat dome builds
Much of the U.S. can expect above-average temperatures through the upcoming week and beyond, making the hottest stretch of the year feel particularly unpleasant.
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Extreme heat set to build across western U.S. into mid-July
Just as the east's heat wave wanes, we're on the cusp of a significant spell of extreme heat building across the western half of the United States.
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Dangerous heat wave underway across central, eastern U.S.
Many communities throughout the eastern U.S. will face dangerously hot days with no meaningful overnight relief into this weekend.
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Major heat wave set to build across eastern U.S.
An extreme heat wave is set to build across the eastern U.S. heading into next week, with widespread highs in the 90s and 100s likely.
Read MoreIllinois hit hard as U.S. nears 900 tornadoes so far in 2026
The national tornado count sits at 877 with more surveys underway. Illinois accounts for a significant percentage of this year's twisters.
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Wednesday could see intense tornadoes and a potential tropical storm
Forecasters will remain busy this week as two concurrent stories unfold at the same time. We’re watching a budding tropical system in the Gulf that’s likely to bring widespread flash flooding to portions of the south over the next…
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Flooding rains expected as tropical disturbance meanders in the Gulf
A tropical disturbance in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico will fuel repeated rounds of heavy rain over a large swath of the southern U.S. over the next couple of days. This sizable area of unsettled weather will tap into a vast reserve of atmospheric…
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Monday, kicking off the six-month period of the year most favorable to the development of tropical storms and hurricanes. Seasonal Outlooks Forecasters with both NOAA and Colorado State University…
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