heat alerts

Brutal heat affecting 162 million people spans more than half the country, with record temperatures and humidity in the Midwest to the East Coast. Massive wildfires in Utah and Colorado produce visible smoke plumes. NBC News reporter Shaquille Brewster covers the situation from Chicago.

South Florida experienced scattered storms on June 25, 2026, with rain helping to mitigate rising temperatures and drought conditions. Saharan dust is expected to thicken over the weekend, reducing rain chances and potentially leading to heat alerts. Meteorologist Erika Delgado from WSVN/ABC Miami reported that air quality alerts remain in effect, with hazy skies improving mid-week before drier conditions return.

Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts as temperatures in Wisley, England reached 34.6°C, marking Scotland and Northern Ireland's hottest days of the year.

Germany is experiencing heat alerts and thunderstorms, prompting warnings for millions. The country is preparing for high temperatures combined with storm activity on Friday, as reported by DW.

The weather is hotter with stray showers today, and heat alerts are in effect for Thursday. The article notes increased temperatures and the issuance of heat alerts for the following day.

Nearly 90 million Americans in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas face flood threats and heat alerts as severe weather impacts the central U.S. Meteorologist Rob Marciano is monitoring the situation.