Severe Thunderstorms; Excessive Rainfall; Dangerous Heat; Air Quality Concerns

Canadian wildfire smoke will push into the Midwest, worsening air quality. A frontal system brings severe storms from the Northern Plains to the Mid‑Atlantic the next few days. Heavy Gulf Coast rain is possible as we closely monitor tropical development, while monsoonal storms persist in the Southwest with heavy rainfall. Hazardous heat expands from the Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Three Day Forecast (July 19-21, 2026)

A cold front will slowly sink southward through the area today, perhaps sparking a few showers and thunderstorms in central Virginia. The front will stall over North Carolina tonight and Monday, as high pressure crossing the northern Mid Atlantic supplies cooler air. By late Monday, the front will start returning northward across the area. Severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall are possible Tuesday into Tuesday night as the next cold front approaches.