Hot and Humid again Today! Locally Heavy Rain Possible late Today into Tuesday Night

Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

One Last Hot Day Today; Locally Heavy Rain into Tuesday night

Hot and humid again today! Heat index readings will top out from 100 to 104° over the Piedmont to 104-109° I-95 on East to the coast this afternoon. Practice Heat Safety! Make sure to take plenty of breaks and drink plenty of water to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. And never leave children or pets alone in vehicles for any period of time. Rain chances will increase beginning late today as a cold front crossing the area will bring the heatwave to an end Monday night and Tuesday. Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain is possible late today into Tuesday night.