Hawaii winds to lessen as firefighters attempt to contain wildfires; conditions remain dry and breezy

Winds that devastated Maui communities on Wednesday are forecast to lessen, although conditions remain dry and breezy. More heat is expected in the southern U.S.

The strong winds that destroyed parts of Maui on Wednesday, thanks in part to Hurricane Dora, will begin to lessen on Thursday. 

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However, conditions will still be dry and breezy as firefighters try to contain the Hawaii wildfires.

Meanwhile, dangerous heat is persisting over the Southern Tier of the U.S., with the combination of high temperatures and humidity, making it feel well over 110 degrees in some cities.

Strong-to-severe storms will target sections of the Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes, as well as the Carolinas.

Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible. 

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