More daily record high temperatures are possible. Hazardous heat is forecast to expand across a large portion of the central and eastern U.S. heading into next week.  

Heat advisories/heat warnings continue the length of the West Coast  

Much of the country to bathe in above normal temperatures the next 7 days through July 16, with the greatest departures from normal continuing out west. 

Average full temperature departure from normal the next 7 days

Cooler conditions are expected across the nation’s mid-section where a period of below normal temperatures are likely following a period of heat early next week. 

8-14 day temperature departure normal—July 17-23