Hawaii winds to lessen as firefighters attempt to contain wildfires; conditions remain dry and breezy

Southern US still experiencing dangerous heat, humidity

The strong winds that destroyed parts of Maui on Wednesday, thanks in part to Hurricane Dora, will begin to lessen on Thursday. 

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Hawaii winds decrease on Thursday  (Credit: Fox News)

However, conditions will still be dry and breezy as firefighters try to contain the Hawaii wildfires.  

Wind gusts forecast in the Hawaiian islands (Credit: Fox News)

Meanwhile, dangerous heat is persisting over the Southern Tier of the U.S., with the combination of high temperatures and humidity, making it feel well over 110 degrees in some cities.  

U.S. heat forecast across the South (Credit: Fox News)

Strong-to-severe storms will target sections of the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes, as well as the Carolinas.  

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Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible. 

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