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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2026: Rainy and chilly today, but warmer than the previous couple of days. A backdoor cold front will create a very complex temperature forecast across the region Thursday and Friday. Along/north of the front will see mostly cloudy skies and temperatures closer to average, while areas south of the front will see more sun and well above average temperatures.