Minnesota weather: Extreme heat ahead
Afternoon highs in mid to upper 90s Sunday. Heading into Monday, temperatures will be hot with highs in the upper 90s and heat index well into the triple digits.
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Japan swelters in its worst heatwave ever recorded
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Tuesday evening weather forecast
Houston will continue to watch a low in the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center gives it a 40% chance to develop into a tropical depression or storm. Its organization, track, and intensity will determine the amount of rain expected for southeast Texas on Thursday and Friday. For now, it looks like the dry ground can handle all the rain without widespread problems. Things should dry over the weekend and July 4th looks muggy and hot.