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Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

 

A very moist air mass overhead along with a passing area of low pressure will support rounds of heavy rainfall through Wednesday. Although mainly beneficial rains are expected, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall will persist Today and Wednesday.