Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Cooler 4th of July; Possible thunderstorms

Good afternoon! The majority of severe thunderstorms should decrease this evening into tonight. Cannot rule out an isolated thunderstorm this evening as the cold front moves through the region. For the 4th of July, expect cooler temperatures for the day. Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the north in the afternoon, but the south should remain clear.

Coastal Flooding --- Fire --- Flooding --- Heat --- Thunderstorms --- Tropical --- Winter

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