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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Swimming Safely On The Great Lakes

Before you enjoy a nice day at the beach, it is important to know before you go! What you should know includes the swim risk, beach status, and expected weather conditions. This page contains resources to help plan a day to the beach on the Great Lakes along with some tips to help stay safe.

For forecast information at any Great Lakes beach and additional safety resources check out:

 www.weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

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