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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 >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 4:56:46 pm CDT

Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a front near the Kansas border Saturday afternoon, with one or more clusters likely to move south and east across the region Saturday night. These storms will pose a risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and hail the main threats.
Storms developing on a front will bring a slight risk of excessive rainfall which could lead to flash flooding mainly late Saturday into Saturday night. The risk shifts to the south and east by Sunday.
A Flood Watch has been issued for heavy rain potential from Saturday night through Sunday morning. Widespread rain totals of one to two inches with localized totals of two to four inches will be possible in the watch area. Recent wetting rains in these areas could lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, and other flood prone areas.
Daily shower and thunderstorm chances will continue for the next several days, with Saturday and Saturday night featuring the highest threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Much cooler weather is expected areawide after Saturday, lingering into early next week.
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