July is typically the hottest time of year for much of the nation. Hurricane season activity continues a slow tick upward and severe weather peaks in the Northeast. The monsoon ramps up in the Desert Southwest and thunderstorm clusters roam the Plains and Midwest. July naturally brings to mind sweltering temperatures since it's midsummer, but hurricane season is also beginning its upward swing in activity and thunderstorms can be problematic in many parts of the country.
