Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

Overview

Another round of strong to severe storms rolled across Eastern Kansas Friday night, May 18th. Some of the hardest hit spots were in Jefferson county, which experienced significant tree damage and some damage to structures as well. Widespread heavy rainfall over the week culminated in some of the area rivers flooding, some lingering into early the next week.