when talking about near record temperatures in the southwest this time of year, imagine we re talking extreme even still continuing the next couple days. back towards vegas the 117 would tie again the all-time highest number they ve seen in vegas. we had it yesterday. they may be close to it again. notice the fire there in through western arizona that is just let s say to the east of where some of the excessive heat warnings are in place. you re talking for the fire fight, temperatures again around the 109 degree range, could see gusty winds if we manage to fire up thunderstorms later today. 98 degrees in vegas, it is 3:11 in the morning. you get the idea. that s the starting point. northeast, that s one of the areas we could see showers, and thunderstorms. airline wise notice a few southwest of philly, through northern jersey as well. maybe a chance for lightning and a look at at least later this afternoon be ready for pop-up thunderstorms, have an umbrella with you. more morning joe