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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

Scattered thunderstorms develop on Wednesday. A few of these storms could become strong to severe in the afternoon and evening, mainly south of the Iron Range in northeast MN and in northwest WI. The main hazards would be wind gusts to 50-60 mph and hail up to 1".
Temperatures will continue to warm with chances for showers and storms most days through the weekend, including on the 4th of July. Strong to a few severe storms are possible on Wednesday and over the weekend. The 4th of July will also be hot and humid.
The 4th of July will be hot and muggy with chances for strong to severe storms expected into the weekend. Prepare for the heat by staying cool and hydrated and be severe weather ready!