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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Scattered thunderstorms develop on Wednesday. A few of these storms could become strong to severe in the afternoon and evening, mainly south of the Iron Range in northeast MN and in northwest WI. The main hazards would be wind gusts to 50-60 mph and hail up to 1".
Temperatures will continue to warm and chances for storms every other day, including the 4th, are expected through the week. Strong storms are possible over the weekend.