Dangerous heat wave to scorch U.S. ahead of July Fourth

An intense and prolonged heat wave is expected to grip parts of the central and eastern United States ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and 100s and humidity pushing heat index values well above 100 degrees. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and … Read more

Dangerous heat wave impacting large swathes of the U.S. this week, forecasters warn

A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it. Several days of high temperatures will settle in across the lower … Read more

Dangerous fire, flood conditions prompt states of emergency

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Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US

Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as critical weather across the West gives way to mounting concerns that anything could cause a spark. Firefighters are facing more challenges on the ground from what fire managers and experts call unprecedented … Read more

Dangerous fire weather to hit the West with combination of lightning and wind

A counterintuitive recipe for wildfires is brewing across drought-stricken Western states: a cold front. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Forecasters expect the large cold front to develop in the Pacific Northwest on Thursday then push southeast into the Intermountain West, creating dry lightning along … Read more