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Firefighting crews are containing Washington's largest fire, but increasing temperatures and wind gusts this weekend could threaten progress. The threat of worsening weather conditions may hinder recent containment efforts.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused significant temperature drops and wind gusts in Miami, with 52 mph gusts recorded. Florida's weather pattern includes a stalled front and an Atlantic High influencing rainfall distribution, while temperatures have remained in the 90s for nearly 8 weeks.

The morning starts with mild temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s, but afternoon highs will rise to the lower 90s with heat indices in the triple digits. Afternoon storms are expected, bringing potential wind gusts and flooding concerns. Local 10 is the source for updates.

Severe weather is moving into the New York City tri-state area with heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and potential flash flooding during the evening commute. The threat is active Tuesday afternoon, impacting the region with damaging conditions.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Oakland and Genesee counties in southeastern Michigan, with storms producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter, and heavy rain. The warning, effective until 7:45 p.m. EDT, impacted areas including Fenton, Holly, and Lake Fenton, prompting advisories for shelter and flood precautions.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in southern Colorado Friday, with decreasing storm coverage and potential severe weather hazards like hail and wind gusts. A high-pressure system will bring prolonged heat starting Saturday, with temperatures rising significantly across the region.

Almost 80,000 people in Metro Detroit lost power after severe storms with 60-70 mph wind gusts caused trees and power lines to fall.

Denver experienced the hottest weekend of the year with a high of 97°F on Saturday and similar temperatures expected Sunday. A red flag warning is in effect for western Colorado due to high winds, low humidity, and elevated fire danger from smoke near the Colorado-Utah border. A slight chance of isolated storms is forecast for northeastern Colorado on Tuesday.

After Thursday's gusty storms, wind gusts up to 35 MPH are expected over the next two days. Temperatures and humidity remain comfortable, with low-end shower risks each afternoon through the weekend.

New York City and the Northeast are preparing for thunderstorms and severe weather as more than 100 million Americans face risks from damaging wind gusts and hail through the evening.

A major storm with cyclone-strength winds is impacting Western Australia, warning residents of wind gusts exceeding 125km/h. The storm will bring icy weather to New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia early next week.

Strong wind gusts caused dangerous seven-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago and suburbs, prompting a National Weather Service beach hazard warning. NBC 5 reported sustained winds of 15 mph with higher gusts, advising people to avoid piers and breakwalls due to risks of being swept away.