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Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Snow is expected Thursday afternoon and early evening as a fast moving front passes over Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valleys before weakening over the Gulf. Light snow will cause difficult driving conditions during Thursday’s afternoon rush hour through into the evening. 1 to 2 inches of new snow accumulation are expected.

Remember to slow down and allow for extra travel time when driving in snowy conditions!