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August 9, 2026, 10:07 a.m. Eastern time

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Las Vegas, Nev.

High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat.

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High riskUnhealthy heat High risk
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High riskUnhealthy heat High risk
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Some riskExcessive rain Some risk
Some riskUnhealthy heat Some risk

New York, N.Y.

Moderate risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat.

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Los Angeles, Calif.

Some chance of extreme weather today, with unhealthy heat possible.

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Tucson, Ariz.

High risk of extreme weather today, including unhealthy heat.

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High riskUnhealthy heat High risk
Some riskHigh winds Some risk
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TOMORROW
Some riskExcessive rain Some risk
Some riskUnhealthy heat Some risk
TUESDAY
Some riskExcessive rain Some risk

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