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Areas of Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall Potential

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the central U.S. this week, persisting across the mid to lower Mississippi Valley, Gulf Coast, southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest U.S. will peak this weekend. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flash flooding from the Delmarva Peninsula north into the Hudson Valley today and tonight. Read More >

Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely today, with multiple rounds expected. Damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado are possible. Some showers and thunderstorms may linger Wednesday east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cooler and less humid air arrives for Thursday.
There is a slight risk from SPC for most of the area today with damaging winds, large hail, and possibly an isolated tornado. Be sure to monitor the latest forecasts and remain weather aware.