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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:56:17 am CDT

Hot and humid conditions expected today and Thursday with low (10-25%) chances for isolated storms each afternoon. Brief heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds are possible. High temperatures will be in the 90s and afternoon heat index values may approach 98 to 105 degrees each day.
Temperatures will return to near or slightly above normal for the second half of the week into the weekend with highs in the mid and upper 90s. A few isolated storms are possible across the southeast Friday and Saturday afternoons, but the rest of the area will be rain-free during this time period.
With the return of dry weather, temperatures will slowly warm into the mid to upper 90s by the end of the week and into the weekend. Heat indices will also be on the rise (upper 90s to near 107), so make sure to practice heat safety wherever you are!

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