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Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

 

Ice accumulation on a chainlink fence at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport from the historic ice storm of 2003. 1.25-1.5" of ice was deposited on the Bluegrass region Valentines Day weekend. NWS Louisville
Ice accumulation on one of our weather sensors at Bluegrass Airport (2003 ice storm). NWS Louisville
First of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Second of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Third of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy Bill CrueyA neighborhood in Lexington. Bill Cruey
Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy Bill CrueyA neighborhood in Lexington. Bill Cruey