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Severe storms and record heat pose serious risks for the Fourth of July holiday, so don’t be surprised if the forecast forces a celebration backup plan.
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While the record heat might be easing in the South, it’s building elsewhere. And the storm threat isn’t taking a holiday as it remains active through much of this week after recent deadly storms across the country.
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Today: The threat includes much of the mid-Atlantic with a Level 2 out of 5 slight risk of severe storms, including Washington, DC. Damaging winds and large hail will be the main threats during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Fourth of July: The overall threat takes a step down but extends into the Northeast and includes New York City. The biggest threat for storms will be during the afternoon and evening hours.
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Some storms could be severe both today and on the Fourth of July during the afternoon and late evening hours, with damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado or two.
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Heat advisories are in effect from the North Florida coast to southern Virginia where temperatures will top out in the upper 90s. The heat index for these areas could reach a dangerous 110 degrees.
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The Midwest and Plains will also face a serious Level 2 out of 5 risk of severe weather for damaging winds and large hail today and on the Fourth of July.
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Today’s storms will primarily be in the afternoon and evening hours, but tomorrow’s storms will be more widespread.
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Triple digit temperatures will dominate across California’s Central Valley and the Desert Southwest today. The heat index could reach 120 degrees in the Colorado River Valley and up to 125 degrees in Death Valley, California.
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The heat will ease tomorrow in the Southwest and build in the Pacific Northwest. Several records could be broken, as highs are forecast to reach the triple digits on Tuesday across portions of Oregon and Northern California.
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