Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Record Heat Continues, Much Needed Rain On The Way

Heat Hazards & Safety Tips

May 19-20 Daily Temperature Records

Drought Conditions Continue Across The Region

Virtual SKYWARN Class June 8

The heat and humidity will linger through Wednesday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday into Wednesday night as a strong cold front moves through. Much cooler temperatures and showers are expected behind the front on Thursday.

Some quick heat safety tips as we head into a short stretch of high heat this week.

A multi-day period of well above average temperatures will impact the region. Some daily temperature records may be broken, particularly at Washington Dulles International Airport where the period of record is shorter.

Here is the latest drought conditions across the region. Most of the region remains in severe and moderate drought with the area running a deficit of 6-12"+ in the last 180 days.

NWS Baltimore/Washington is hosting a virtual SKYWARN class on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6 PM. Register using our Google Form at this link: https://forms.gle/73Dc2BniHW9nAeXQ6