Two separate high-pressure systems, one over the Southwest and another over the subtropical Atlantic, are expected to merge into a large heat dome over the central United States by the Fourth of July holiday. This could trigger the first major, widespread heat wave of 2026 across much of the South and Midwest.

A heat dome traps hot, humid air by acting like a lid, suppressing clouds and rain, and leading to prolonged extreme temperatures (often in the 90s°F with heat indexes exceeding 105°F). The heat will build first in the Gulf Coast and South, then expand into the Midwest, with the ridge potentially centered near St. Louis by July 1 and shifting toward Chicago by July 4.

NOAA forecasts high risks of extreme heat, especially in the Mid-Atlantic and South Carolina early in the week. The event poses particular dangers to vulnerable populations due to minimal nighttime relief and multi-day duration.

https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/2071214172453433508

Colorado driver survives rockslide: "I'm still alive" | Watch
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/colorado-driver-survives-rockslide-i-m-still-alive/vi-AA26HMzA

Child dies in Dorchester County dog attack
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/child-dies-in-dorchester-county-dog-attack/ar-AA26GEG7

Parisians literally fight over fans as record-breaking heat wave bakes the city

Meanwhile, the government is asking everyone to use less electricity so the grid doesn't collapse

https://x.com/rt_com/status/2071140781780500542

Israeli settlers reportedly storm, vandalize Palestinian villages across West Bank
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/israeli-settlers-reportedly-storm-vandalize-palestinian-villages-across-west-bank/ar-AA26IYZr

Redneck waterpark 💦

ND/Canada border last night

so many fireflies this evening🧚‍♀️✨🌾

South African vigilantes chase out immigrants with knives and clubs
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/south-african-vigilantes-chase-out-immigrants-with-knives-and-clubs/ar-AA26JkEb

🇮🇳 India, Karnataka. A 28-year-old man (Mohammad Ali) fell into the fire, losing his balance during fire rituals on the day of Muharram. The man, who suffered serious burns, died later in hospital.

Confirmed Tornado near Belfield, ND 6/27/26
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France says 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, with health officials warning the true toll is likely higher.

https://x.com/breaking911/status/2071227659053400489

Kentucky floods: 4 dead, dozens rescued amid record rainfall
https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/kentucky-floods-4-dead-dozens-rescued-amid-record-rainfall/ar-AA26HiZ9

I have truly witnessed an unbelievable thunderstorm outbreak in Amsterdam tonight. We’re going on 4 hours straight of constant lightning and downpours.

At peak ~30,000 strikes were detected in 30 min across Netherlands and northern Germany, ~17 lightning strikes a second.

https://x.com/us_stormwatch/status/2071030194077335952

Tourist killed by crocodile at Puerto Vallarta beach
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/tourist-killed-by-crocodile-at-puerto-vallarta-beach/ar-AA26K52F