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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

Today is likely to be the hottest day of this heat wave, with heat index values 105-110 degrees. But relief is in sight! A cold front tonight will drop the temperature several degrees for Sunday, ending the extreme heat.
An Extreme Heat Warning is now in effect for the entire region through Saturday. Afternoon heat index values will top out around 105 degrees. Please take precautions!