Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

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Severe Weather Risk Saturday Shifting Southeast

Today will be a pretty nice day with sunny skies and highs in the 80s. South winds will pick up by afternoon and gust over 25 mph at times. There is an outside chance for a isolated thunderstorm late tonight and Saturday for parts of the area, but coverage will be limited. A cold front will push across the area during the day Saturday and bring north winds to the region, and eventually some cooler weather again Saturday night and Sunday.

The best risk for any severe weather Saturday is shifting south and east with time as a cold front moves through the region. However, a couple of isolated stronger storms are possible east of Highway 281 and may produce some hail and gusty winds. Storm coverage Saturday will be very limited.