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Extreme Weather Grips the Nation: Heat Waves and Severe Storms Collide
28 Jul
Summary
- Heat advisories issued for Chicago, St. Louis, and much of the South
- Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds up to 90-115 mph possible
- Overnight lows only dipping into the upper 70s in the Northeast
As a heat wave continues to grip much of the United States, the National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for several regions, including Chicago, St. Louis, and much of the South. Temperatures are expected to soar, with heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees in parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
However, the extreme weather conditions are not limited to just high temperatures. A powerful storm system is also sweeping across the Midwest, East, and South, bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms. AccuWeather warns of the potential for widespread damaging wind gusts, with speeds reaching up to 90 mph and even 115 mph in isolated areas. This could lead to significant crop and structural damage across the region, along with the possibility of flash flooding, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
The severe weather is expected to continue into July 29, potentially causing disruptions to morning commutes in major cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, AccuWeather predicts that daily temperature records may fall over the next few days, with overnight lows only dipping into the upper 70s.
