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Severe Thunderstorms for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Typhoon Approaching Guam

A cold front will sweep eastward today accompanied by strong to severe thunderstorms for the mid-Atlantic and Northeast today. In the wake of this cold front, autumn like temperatures and gusty winds from the Plains, Mississippi Valley, Great Lakes to most of the eastern seaboard. Fire weather conditions for lower Mississippi Valley into portions of California. For Guam, a typhoon is approaching. Read More >

Hot high pressure remains over the area today. Despite some clouds, near-record highs are expected again with temperatures around 15 degrees above normal.
Make sure to secure any outdoor decor as gusty winds are expected tonight through Saturday. Lighter winds return by late Saturday evening but low-end gusts should linger east of the mountains through Sunday.
Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation and sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered Saturday night in the North Carolina mountains.