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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind, hail, a tornado or two, heavy rain and flash flooding across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Heavy rainfall threat continues across the Gulf Coast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 3:16:21 pm PDT

Red Flag Warning in effect from 5am Friday to 3pm Friday with isolated lightning strikes. Gusty outflow winds of 40 to 50mph with the strongest storms. Most likely area for thunderstorm activity across Central Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains. Be sure your emergency kit is ready and listen to local officials for any evacuation instructions.

 

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