Arkansas State

Columbus, OH

Chicago, IL

Kansas City, MO

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the central Plains to the central Great Lakes on June 13, 2024. Large hail, destructive wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible, particularly in Chicago, Illinois, and Kansas City, Missouri. A weather front extending from the Upper Great Lakes, across the Upper/Middle Mississippi Valley, and westward...

Severe storms with large hail, strong winds, and tornadoes target Chicago, Kansas City

Wisconsin State

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Minnesota State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

Severe weather risks are shifting this week back to Plains and Midwest while the weather in the Northeast and Mid Atlantic states couldn't be better to start off this holiday week. In the Northern Plains today we have severe thunderstorm and elevated tornado risks for the Dakotas, Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota. The riska area shifts eastward Tuesday and Wednesday in the Middle and Upper Mississippi River Valley from Missouri and Kansas northward into parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Tornado risk will also be elevated.

Severe storms Plains & Midwest next few days while beautiful weather covers Northeast & Mid Atlantic

102.5 The Bone

The Fourth of July holiday is stacking up to be a scorcher for most of the nation. Numerous record temperatures are expected to be broken as highs in California are forecast to stay in the triple digits through Independence Day and beyond, and hot, humid weather down South will make some places like New Orleans feel close to 120 degrees. California, particularly cities in the San Joaquin Valley, is expected to see temperatures soar past the 110 mark for multiple days this week. In Palm Springs, thermometers could reach 115 degrees, and similar temperatures are expected for neighboring states Arizona and Nevada.

Fourth of July forecast calls for extreme heat for most of US

Much of the Midwest will be under extreme heat risk by Monday, and there are flood threats along the Gulf Coast. CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar has the forecast. 

These cities are expected to get record breaking heat

Iowa State

AccuWeather

As heat and humidity prevail over much of the central and eastern United States into next week, some locations will be hit with quenching and severe thunderstorm activity on a nearly daily basis. As a heat wave continues to sear much of the central and eastern United States, rounds of...

Storms to repeat, drench parts of Midwest and Northeast

DC News Now

The NWS is warning specifically of “significant heat” on the July 4th holiday.

July 4 may bring ‘dangerous heat’ to these areas of US

Texas State

Irish Star

The massive hail stone is believed to be a new state record in Texas and was spotted by veteran storm chasers Val and Amy Castor while they were chasing a major thunderstorm system

Hailstone the size of a pineapple discovered in Texas by storm chasers

Colorado State

California State

Apple Valley News Now

(CNN) — A brutal heat dome is ramping up and sending temperatures to dangerous levels in California and the West in what is the region’s first significant heat wave of the year.

A punishing heat dome will only worsen. Here’s when temperatures could peak

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

Severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes are possible in portions of the Mid Atlantic on Wednesday, with the greatest threat of tornadic cells over parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watches or Warnings may be needed for these regions as thunderstorms fire up during the day.

Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Possible in Mid Atlantic on Wednesday

Sacramento, CA

USA TODAY

Excessive heat watches were issued for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. 'Records will be challenged.'

California to bake under 'pretty intense' heat wave this week

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

AI was beneficial for some of the information in this article. If you are a Virginian who loves sunflower seeds in their shells, you have probably found a prize in the bottom of the bag just like in boxes of Cracker Jacks. Instead of a ring it's encountered a piece of bark that can be found in some bags.

There is a not so welcome surprise in the bottom of some bags of sunflower seeds in the shells

The Mirror US

A recent weather forecast predicts severe conditions in the eastern United States this weekend, including 'damaging' winds and large hail the size of 'golf balls' - with a possibility of 'isolated' tornadoes.

Severe storms batter country from Montana to Florida with golf ball-sized hail and tornadoes

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Last week, several individuals in custody at Coffee County Jail in Coffee County appeared before Judge Dwayne Gillis for bond hearings. Many individuals were denied bond, and some were granted release, with all defendants facing at least one felony charge.

Several defendants denied bond and bond reductions on felony charges in Coffee County

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

After a brief reprieve Tuesday, the heat is turning back up as we head into the Fourth and beyond. Winds stay onshore for one more day Wednesday, which will keep temperatures “only” in the upper 80s to low 90s. Mid-70s dewpoints, though, will make it feel like the upper 90s during the height of the afternoon. Ridging building in aloft will keep a lid on any shower and thunderstorm development.

Rest of the week: Heat’s turning back up

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Josue Torres

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a collaborative effort with the state legislature to restrict students’ use of smartphones during school hours. This initiative follows a warning issued on Monday from Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the detrimental effects of social media on children’s mental health.

California governor moves to ban smartphone use in schools

Arkansas will use a $2.2 million grant to support recovery efforts for endangered species like this yellowcheek darter in the upper Little Red River. (Pedro Ardapple-Kindberg/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Arkansas has received a $2.2 million federal grant to support land acquisition for the recovery of endangered species, the U.S....

Arkansas awarded $2 million for endangered species recovery effort

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Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Extreme and Dangerous Heat Today and on the Fourth

Extreme heat and humidity today and tomorrow has prompted the National Weather Service to issue an Excessive Heat Warning...

Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Extreme and Dangerous Heat Today and on the Fourth

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