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NOAA outlook flags another broad U.S. extreme-heat risk

NOAA U.S. hazards outlook map showing a broad extreme-heat risk for July 11 through 17, 2026.
Image credit: NOAA Climate Prediction Center

What happened

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center posted a week-two hazards outlook warning of moderate extreme-heat risk for much of the Great Basin, Desert Southwest, Southern Plains, and parts of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Central Plains from July 12 to 15.

Why it matters

The forecast is useful for public planning because it points to a multi-region heat threat before it arrives, giving cities, utilities, employers, and health agencies time to prepare.

What to watch

  • Further verified reporting or data from NOAA Climate Prediction Center and other primary sources.
  • How this develops in United States, especially around Extreme Heat, Preparedness, Public Health.

Topics

  • Extreme Heat
  • Preparedness
  • Public Health
  • Climate Services