Sweeping US heat brings potential record temperatures for big cities
Rain is forecast in the Southwest, southern Rockies
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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.
The heat forecast across the Northeast (Credit: Fox News)
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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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The severe storm threat across the eastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)
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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.