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A series of severe weather events, including tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail, are expected across the central United States and parts of the East Coast over the coming days, driven by a warm, humid summer pattern and cold fronts, with specific risks in Minnesota, Kansas, Chicago, and the Eastern Seaboard.
Central states in the U.S., including parts of the Plains and Upper Midwest, are experiencing a second summer with record-setting high temperatures in the 90s. This abnormally hot weather, which has already broken numerous records, is expected to persist for a few more days before cooler weather moves in. The heatwave has also affected Europe, with countries like Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and France experiencing record-setting temperatures. The hot weather is attributed to a weather pattern known as an "omega block," which is expected to break down as a strong cold front moves across the northern and central U.S., bringing cooler temperatures and the possibility of severe thunderstorms.
The Central States Health and Welfare Fund has agreed to extend health care benefits for workers at YRC Freight and Holland, averting a potential strike. The fund trustees reversed their decision to end health care benefits on July 23 after intense discussions with Teamsters leadership. Yellow Corp now has 30 days to pay its $50 million in delinquent benefit payments, with the understanding that it will do so within the next two weeks. Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien emphasized the importance of health care for workers and expressed the need for a resolution that acknowledges their sacrifices.
The South is facing more severe storms and flooding after Friday's violent tornadoes. Intense thunderstorms and areas of flooding are possible through Tuesday, especially near the Gulf Coast, although their coverage and intensity should slowly ease. But another bout of severe weather is expected Thursday into the weekend, particularly in the central states, when more tornadoes could spin up. Friday featured the nation's first EF4 tornado since November.