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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 at 12:16:34 am CDT

Hot and humid weather will continue into Friday. Isolated showers or storms may develop across our southeast once again. Rain chances are around 10% or less. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid 90s with heat index values up to 103 degrees. It'll be a bit breezier, with south winds around 10-15 mph and gusts near 20 mph.
Hot and rain-free weather is expected this weekend and next week. Temperatures will be in the 90s on a daily basis with overnight lows in the 70s.

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