The heat continues to be the biggest story across the country this week, with possible record temperatures for many big cities and high humidity making it dangerous to be outside for an extended period of time.  

Northeast heat forecast

The heat forecast across the Northeast (Credit: Fox News)

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South heat forecast

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

Some showers and thunderstorms will cool things off a bit from the Northeast to the Southeast – but not for long, as temperatures will heat up again this weekend. 

U.S. storm threat

The severe storm threat across the eastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

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Southwest rain forecast

The rain forecast across the southwestern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Rain and storms will bring a bit of relief for portions of the Southwest and southern Rockies, but also the risk for isolated flash flooding