Heat wave expands over southern US as severe storms spread through multiple regions

By Janice Dean

Published July 13, 2023

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After several reports of tornadoes around the Chicago area Wednesday night, strong-to-severe storms are expected across a widespread area stretching from the Plains, Mississippi Valley and into the Northeast.

Tornado reports over the past 18 hours around Chicago (Credit: Fox News)

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Severe storm threats across the U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Heavy rain and flash flooding there will once again be a big risk for some of the areas that have dealt with historic rainfall.

Rain forecast through Monday in the Northeast (Credit: Fox News)

Meanwhile, a significant and prolonged heat wave will expand over the Southern Tier of the country.

High temperatures in the Southwest on Saturday (Credit: Fox News)

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Potential record highs on Saturday in the West (Credit: Fox News)

Record-setting temperatures are expected for cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas heading into the weekend.

Janice Dean joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in January 2004 where she currently serves as senior meteorologist for the network. In addition, she is the morning meteorologist for FNC’s signature morning show, FOX & Friends (weekdays 6-9AM/ET) as well as contributes to FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service. Click here to listen to "The Janice Dean Podcast."

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