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Record-breaking heat bears down on Plains, Mississippi Valley as storms hit Northeast

By Janice Dean

Published July 18, 2022

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It’s summertime, but we’re feeling record-breaking heat across the Plains and the Mississippi Valley, where over 30 million people are under some sort of heat advisory.

PLAINS, MIDWEST, SOUTHEAST STORMS BRING FLASH FLOODING RISK

Weather forecast for July 18

Weather outlook for July 18, 2022. (Fox News)

Temperatures will surpass the century mark for many cities with the humidity making it feel even worse.

THUNDERSTORMS OVER GULF COAST, MID-ATLANTIC BRING FLASH FLOOD RISK

Summer heat wave

Heat wave hitting several states. (Fox News)

A cold front moving across the Northern Tier of the country will help cool things off a bit, but we could have some strong to severe storms that go along with it.  

NORTHEAST STORMS COULD CAUSE TORNADOES, FLASH FLOODING

Storm threats map

Multiple states face threat of severe storms. (Fox News)

Meanwhile, another front slowly moving over the Northeast down into the Mid-Atlantic will also enhance the risk for some stronger storms and heavy rain resulting in some areas of flooding.

US summer rain map

Rain forecast for the U.S. during continuing summer months. (Fox News)

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Gusty winds and dry conditions will elevate the fire danger for the Rockies, the Great Basin and High Plains. 

Janice Dean joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in January 2004 and currently serves as senior meteorologist for the network. She is also the morning meteorologist for FNC’s signature morning show, FOX & Friends (weekdays 6-9AM/ET), and contributes to FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service.

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