United States experiences record heat and severe storms

Extremely dangerous heat wave expands from Midwest to East Coast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes across the northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. Repeating storms may lead to flash flooding in parts of the Southern High Plains. pic.x.com/MXyMJXbPlY

Afternoon thunderstorms are possible again today, with gusting winds in any stronger storm and localized flooding in slow moving activity. Highs today will be in the low to mid 90s with heat indices at or near triple digits. Lows tonight will be in the low 70s. pic.x.com/o4qBenFmzt

Another round of triple digit heat indices tomorrow, followed by the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms. The best chance for severe thunderstorms will be late tomorrow night into early Monday morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats. #mnwx #wiwx pic.x.com/MdwOOxacUa

As a weak upper level disturbance moves overhead, ingredients will be favorable for one or two strong to marginally severe storms this PM mainly across Collier County. Wind, hail, excessive lightning, and heavy rainfall are all possible hazards with the most intense storms. pic.x.com/b4H4POEw7P