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

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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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Hawaii winds decrease on Thursday  (Credit: Fox News)

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

Wind gusts forecast in the Hawaiian islands (Credit: Fox News)

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.  

U.S. heat forecast across the South (Credit: Fox News)

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

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

Janice Dean joined FOX News Channel (FNC) in January 2004 where she currently serves as senior meteorologist for the network. In addition, she is the morning meteorologist for FNC’s signature morning show, FOX & Friends (weekdays 6-9AM/ET) as well as contributes to FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service. Click here to listen to “The Janice Dean Podcast.”