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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists Across the South

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible into the night in the Mid Atlantic, and heavy rain will shift to Virginia and the Carolinas on Friday. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the Central Plains into the Upper MS Valley and the Deep South tonight. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower MS Valley and heat will expand into the Southwest. Read More >

Another round of showers and isolated storms will be possible Friday afternoon and evening along and ahead of a cold front. An isolated severe storm or two may occur, primarily in IL with damaging wind and quarter size hail the main threats. In addition, an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out across northern IL.
Shower and thunderstorms are possible today, especially along and east of the Mississippi River this afternoon and evening. Some severe storms are possible. Then, a beautiful summer weekend is in store for the region with dry conditions, plentiful sunshine, and highs near 80 degrees!