Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Impactful Heat Expected Next Week

38 Days of Heat. In a Row!?

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Today's mid-80s represent near normal high temps. Warmer temps next week will increase the risk of heat-related illness. The area has a 40-70% chance of seeing heat indices push above 100°. Know the signs of Heat Exhaustion: Dizziness Thirst Heavy Sweating Nausea Weakness

Talk about a historical throwback! Yesterday marked the anniversary of Lincoln's legendary 1934 heatwave kicking off: a record-setting 38 straight days of 90°+ heat! We hit 94° yesterday to honor the date, but a cooling trend drops us into the 80s today and into the weekend. Enjoy it before next week gets hot again!

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

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