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Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Quiet weather is expected today, with mostly sunny skies, near normal temperatures, and breezy westerly winds. A chance for showers and storms will return Saturday afternoon and evening, with a severe storm or two not out of the question. Mostly sunny skies and cooler conditions are then expected early next week.