Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Scattered strong to severe storms, excessive rainfall, and flooding are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast today. Flood Watches are in effect. Heat will continue to impact the West today. Heat advisories are in effect for portions of the Intermountain West; and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for portions of Arizona and southeast California. Read More >

The Weather Story

Another hot day is on tap today, but with moisture moving up from the south showers will be on the increase, favoring the higher terrain. Look for shower and thunderstorm coverage to increase over the next few days, becoming widespread across eastern Utah and Western Colorado by Thursday. The main threats with these showers and storms will be gusty outflow winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. The potential for brief heavy will increase slightly each day as the atmosphere saturates. With the increased clouds and showers, expect temperatures to cool through the same period. Coverage will gradually decrease from the Fourth of July onward.