Ready for a week of fantastic weather or curious about where you might need an umbrella? Meteorologist Steve Pelletier brings you the latest forecast for the second day of July, covering everything from the sunny skies in the Northeast to potential thunderstorms in South Florida. With highs ranging from the 80s to lower 90s, it's the perfect time to plan your outdoor Fourth of July celebrations. But beware, a few isolated thunderstorms could make an appearance later in the week. Steve provides a seamless guide through various regions, ensuring you're prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store.Travelers, this episode is especially for you! Steve breaks down the weather conditions in key aviation hubs like Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville, giving you peace of mind as you plan your journey. From the scorching heat in Texas to the mild, foggy mornings along the West Coast, every detail is covered. Hear about severe weather possibilities in the Midwest and understand the impact of the stationary front from New Mexico to Missouri. Tune in to get the full scoop on how to navigate your week with our comprehensive weather forecast.alsoDangerously hot conditions will continue across the Southern Plains andLower Mississippi Valley, while simmering heat builds throughoutCalifornia's Central Valley starting Tuesday......Severe thunderstorms and heavy to Excessive Rainfall expected overportions of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest through Tuesday night...July kicks off with anomalous and potentially dangerous heat impacting thesouth-central U.S. and portions of the West Coast. As of this afternoon,over 60 million residents are under heat-related watches, warnings, andadvisories. Upper-level troughing remains situated over the NorthernRockies/Plains while ridging expands across the southern tier states. Forthe Central U.S., high temperatures are forecast to soar into the upper90s and low 100s across the southern Plains through midweek. When combinedwith elevated humidity levels, heat indices are forecast to rise into the110s across the Lower Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast. Excessive HeatWarnings and Heat Advisories currently span from Kansas to the Gulf CoastStates. After enjoying a refreshing start to the workweek, the Midwest andEast Coast can expect a gradual return to muggy summer warmth by Wednesdayas surface high pressure reorients itself off the East Coast and ushers insoutherly flow. Extreme heat building throughout the West Coast and morespecifically interior California this week will also be particularlydangerous for those without effective cooling. High temperatures away fromthe immediate coastline are forecast to reach into the 100-110F range,which could break numerous daily records in the San Joaquin and SacramentoValleys on Tuesday and Wednesday. Excessive Heat Warnings, Watches, andHeat Advisories go into effect as early as Tuesday and stretch fromsouthern Oregon to the low desert of southeast California. The duration ofthis heat wave is concerning as the current forecast keeps scorchingconditions in place through at least the end of the week. This level ofheat could pose a danger to the public if proper heat safety is notfollowed. This includes staying hydrated, out of direct sunlight, and inproperly air-conditioned buildings. Additionally, it is very important tocheck on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbors to confirm their safety.Additionally, a storm system exiting the Northern Rockies this morning isanticipated to create some pre-Independence Day fireworks across theNorthern Plains and Midwest through Tuesday as the threat of heavy rainand severe weather slides eastward with time. Severe thunderstorm chancesare centered over Nebraska South Dakota tonight, with neighboring st