As the US grapples with a persistent heatwave, soaring temperatures are triggering various weather crises. Oregon's Darlene 3 wildfire, now engulfing 3,900 acres near La Pine, has prompted additional evacuations and is only 30% contained. Meanwhile, Alaska faces intense storms, with the National Weather Service issuing its first severe thunderstorm warnings for northern areas, including Nowatka, where locals are being educated on storm safety due to the rarity of such events. The Midwest is not spared, with a string of thunderstorms from Wisconsin to Missouri bringing heavy rainfall to already flood-stricken Iowa. The heatwave is also intensifying across the central US, with excessive heat warnings in California and temperatures set to hit triple digits by July 4th. Nighttime brings little reprieve, with temperatures remaining in the 80s, inhibiting crucial body recovery. In the northeast, conditions mimic spring, but the southeast returns to the sweltering embrace of summer. Additionally, the tropics are awakening, with potential storms eyeing Mexico and a high chance of a new tropical storm formation predicted. As the weekend beckons, authorities urge extreme caution and hydration for those venturing outdoors amidst these challenging and potentially dangerous weather conditions.