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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 >

Highs will be in the low to mid 90s outside of the mountains. Heat Index values will rise to around 100 degrees along and south of the I-85 corridor.
Potential for severe weather continues the first part of this week. At least isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon today and Tuesday. The primary risk will be from damaging winds.
The afternoon and evening severe threat continues on Wednesday as a cold front tracks across the forecast area.
With strong to severe storms expected each afternoon and evening through Wednesday, make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.