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Storm Surge Flooding Continues in the Outer Banks; Dangerous Heat in the West

Storm surge flooding will continue through tonight in the Outer Banks in North Carolina as Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. Wind gusts up to tropical storm force are possible along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts through Friday. A dangerous, record heat wave will continue across the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday. Read More >

Thunderstorms return to the forecast on Friday, with a few non severe storms possible over far northwest Iowa in the morning. Storms then redevelop Friday afternoon and evening, tracking south and east into western and central Iowa by Friday night. A few storms could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail being the primary concerns. Showers and thunderstorms may continue tracking south and east Friday night into Saturday morning, but the severe potential will be diminishing overnight.