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Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hot high pressure remains over the area today. Despite some clouds, record highs are expected again with temperatures around 15 degrees above normal.
Make sure to secure any outdoor decor as gusty winds develop Friday into 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.
Highs on Friday ahead of a cold front will end up around 10-15 degrees above normal. A 20-25 degree temperature drop is expected behind the cold front on Saturday, allowing highs to end up around 10 degrees below normal.