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Tropical System in the Gulf; Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms for Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Tropical system in the Gulf expected to gradually strengthen the next couple of days off the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coasts. Instances of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

Hot weather will continue Today with several locations seeing afternoon temperatures climb above 100 degrees. With heat index values in the 100 to 105 degree range and plenty of sunshine, the threat for heat related illnesses will be enhanced.
The hottest day of the past several days will occur today as temperatures in several locations will climb above 100 degrees today. Sunny conditions, light winds and hot temperatures will heighten the risk of heat related illness today. Slightly cooler temperatures and gusty northeast winds will be common Tuesday, with potential for showers and thunderstorms returning Wednesday morning into Thursday.