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 >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jul 9, 2026 at 2:54:21 pm CDT

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Hot & Dry then Late Weekend Storm Chances

The forecast remains largely unchanged through Friday with hot afternoons and triple-digit heat index values. Looking ahead, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to return late this weekend into early next week, resulting in slightly cooler temperatures for many areas.

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

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