Typical Summer

Summer is not as volatile as the other seasons, but has it's own unique threats
Heat is the most notable; slow-moving weather systems can result in days of high pressure and clear skies that raise temperatures
When measuring the danger of heat, multiple hot days combined with nights that don't offer much relief can be the most deadly
The heat combined with humidity results in heat index: an apparent temperature felt by anything that sweats because sweating is not working as well as it could be
Heat in Texas is not the same as heat in Washington, which is why a departures forecast can tell a national story based on local typical weather
Severe storms still develop in summer and tropical storms can get an early start to the season
"Warm air holds more water than cold air" is not really true; air doesn't hold anything but evaporation is more likely in warmer temperatures, which leads to clouds then rain, etc
Warm temperatures can result in higher rainfall amounts and therefore, increased flooding risks
Fire weather has one unique day during summer when human ignitions are much higher and the day is usually thrown out of statistical analysis: July 4th

Houston had some flooding rain recently, which means following Jeff Lindner for updates
Today's severe storm threat is mostly limited to the Gulf Coast but brief tornadoes could form and rain will be heavy across the South
A more northerly frontal system brings storms to the northern Plains and Great Lakes later this week

This week, the heat is mostly in the West and Florida
Next week, the West gets a break and the Plains turns kinda hot
A few daily record highs are possible for Florida, especially Tampa
Heat advisories are issued for the central valley of California almost all week with highs approaching 100°

⚡ The noctilucent clouds have been on fire again this year

⚡ The much talked about Saharan dust plume reaches the South this weekend with hazy skies but potentially great sunsets

East to West: National Weather