Despite heat wave, people are flocking to the hottest place on Earth

Temperatures in the largest national park in the Lower 48 states are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially setting new records amid a major U.S. heat wave.

Man drowns at home in Vermont's 1st recorded flooding death

The 63-year-old man's death was the second flood-related death related to a storm system and heavy flooding in the Northeast this week. The first occurred in New York when a woman died after being swept away during a flood.

Tornado warning, Walworth County

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Walworth County around 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The warning was allowed to expire around 7:15 p.m.

Waushara County wildfire fully contained, rain assists firefighters

A wildfire in Waushara County, in central, Wisconsin has consumed almost 1000 acres (405 hectares) and forced evacuations of scores of properties.

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A complex of thunderstorms passing through our region is expected to give us periods of rain and thunderstorms at times today and tonight. Highs will be much cooler - likely in the low to mid 70s and falling later in the day. We warm up a bit Thursday with a few morning showers and just a slight chance for afternoon showers. We really heat up Friday and Saturday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms this weekend and a slight chance of showers Monday.

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Light rain showers possible overnight with temperatures in the 60s. A batch of steady rain will move in late morning into the afternoon, heaviest near the IL border. Highs in the low 70s.

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Increasing clouds tonight with light rain showers overnight. A steady batch of rain will move in from the west by late morning Wednesday and continue into early afternoon. Highs in the 60s.

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A few stray morning showers today then isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms are possible - otherwise partly sunny and a bit cooler. Highs in the low 80s inland, upper 70s near the lake. Rain is likely Tuesday into Wednesday with a chance for thunderstorms. Wednesday's highs will be in the low 70s. Warm and humid late in the week into the weekend with highs in the 80s.

Waushara County wildfire, 400 acres
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, fire crews and local agencies responded to the scene of the 400-acre Pallet Fire in Waushara County, southeast of Coloma on Monday.

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A few rain showers are possible overnight with temperatures in the upper 60s by sunrise. Partly sunny and cooler on Tuesday. Highs in the 70s near the lake, 80s inland. Rain is possible Tuesday night.

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It was a hot Monday but a cool down is on the way. A few rain showers are possible overnight with temperatures dropping through the 70s. Partly sunny and cooler Tuesday with highs in the 70s near the lake, 80s inland.

Waukesha's Buchner Pool crowded as temps hit 90

Soaring temperatures and not a cloud in the sky are a bad combination if you’re outside all day. At Buchner Pool in Waukesha, some tried to avoid the sun on Monday, July 10 with temperatures around 90.

Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
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Hot and sunny today with highs near 90 and a breezy SW wind. A disturbance arrives overnight with a few showers and thunderstorms possible overnight into early Tuesday morning. Temperatures fall to the upper 70s and low 80s on Tuesday. Another disturbance will generate rain and thunderstorms through parts of Wednesday.

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Mostly sunny, breezy and hot on Monday. High around 90. Monday will be the warmest day of the week.

Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?

Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.

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Clear and pleasant tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Mostly sunny, breezy and hot on Monday with a high around 90.