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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Sep 6, 2026 at 5:18:17 am PDT

A strong ridge of high pressure will develop over the Desert Southwest next week, bringing a rapid increase in temperatures beginning Monday. The warmest conditions are expected Wednesday through Thursday, when Moderate HeatRisk will exist in portions of the area. This includes locations closer to the coast that have not experienced temperatures this warm so far this season.
There is a moderate risk for sneaker waves this weekend as long period south swells arrive from Hurricane Marie. The greatest threat will be to steep, south facing beaches south of Cape Mendocino. Be cautious this weekend and remember to never turn your back on the ocean!

 

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