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Tropical Storm Calvin continues to maintain its wind speeds on Tuesday, located approximately 175 miles away from Hilo. The storm is being closely tracked for any potential impact on the area.
Phoenix, Arizona, has broken its record for consecutive days with temperatures at 110 degrees or higher, as a historic heatwave grips the southern United States. The extreme heat is expected to continue for the next week, with temperatures forecasted to reach 110 degrees or higher daily. Hospitals are struggling to cope with the heat, with some patients being cooled off in ice-packed body bags. In Texas, advocates are calling for air conditioning in prisons as triple-digit temperatures turn them into a "living hell." Tropical Storm Calvin brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii, while the Great Lakes region and the East faced air quality alerts due to Canadian wildfires. The Middle East is also experiencing record-breaking temperatures, with some areas exceeding 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Flash flooding and severe weather are possible in the Midwest and mid-Atlantic, with a risk of life-threatening and damaging floods.
Tropical Storm Calvin is passing just south of Hawaii Island, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, dangerous surf, and damaging winds. The storm has weakened with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Hawaii Island, and total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches are expected, with localized flash flooding and mudslides possible. Damaging winds and high surf are also anticipated, with significant coastal impacts along exposed east shores. Calvin is forecasted to continue moving west and weaken further in the coming days.
The National Weather Service forecasts record-breaking heat in the Four Corners states, Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and South Florida, with temperatures reaching triple digits and heat index values of 105-115. The Northeast and mid-Atlantic will also experience hot and humid conditions. Tropical Storm Calvin is weakening as it approaches Hawaii, bringing heavy rainfall and flood watches. Parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes will see cooler temperatures. Air quality alerts have been issued for areas affected by smoke from Canadian wildfires.