Widespread Showers in the Eastern US; Severe Thunderstorms in the Plains; Heatwave in the Desert Southwest

Widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the central and eastern U.S. will produce areas of excessive rainfall, especially in the southern Mid-Atlantic states. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected from Montana into portions of the central/southern Plains this weekend. A heatwave will build in the Desert Southwest, in parts of Arizona, southeastern California, and southern Nevada. Read More >

Gusty Winds Across Southwest Alaska Today

A strong front is bringing increased winds and heavy rains to coastal areas of Southwest Alaska today. Expect sustained winds of 45 to 60 mph with gusts to 70 mph across the Alaska Peninsula to continue and reaching into Bristol Bay and the Kuskokwim Delta regions by this afternoon.

Offshore waves from Kuskokwim Bay to Etolin Strait will build to 20 ft through this evening with waves of 7 to 10 ft in coastal waters. At this time no coastal flooding is expected. The heaviest rainfall will occur along the southern portion of the mountains.

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