Heat and Fire Weather Concerns West; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms from Plains to mid-Atlantic

Thunderstorms and locally heavy rainfall is expected from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and across the Southeast. Severe weather from the Upper Midwest to Central Plains increases on Friday. Major to Extreme HeatRisk continues across the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley late this week. Fire weather concerns for the northern Rockies and northern Plains today. Read More >

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Severe Weather Outlook Friday Night

Lows tonight will be in the low-to-mid 60s with light southerly winds 5-10 MPH. High temperatures fluctuate through the weekend with breezy winds in the 10-20 MPH range occasionally gusting 25-35 MPH. Storm chances return Friday night then continue off and on into Saturday and Sunday. A few storms could become strong to severe.

A cold front passing through Friday night brings potential for a few strong to severe storms in our area. Timing and coverage of storms is somewhat uncertain, though current guidance suggests the evening and/or overnight hours will be favored. The strongest storms could be capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 MPH, hail up to the size of quarters, and locally heavy rainfall.