Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Heat Wave Builds in the Intermountain West and Plains

A slow moving front will bring rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the central Plains eastward to the east-central U.S.. The first widespread significant heat wave of summer for the Intermountain West and Plains is expected to develop today and expand through next week. Dangerous heat will continue to impact portions of the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

Hot With Scattered Storms Today

Flash Flood Threat Through Tonight

Temperatures remain above normal. Maximum Heat Index 98-102 in the Piedmont. Scattered storms this afternoon/evening. Isolated severe storms producing brief damaging wind gusts possible.

Scattered storms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall this afternoon. Additional showers and storms are possible overnight into early Saturday. Isolated flash flooding is possible, especially across the mountains, which stands the best chance of seeing multiple rounds of storms.