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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heat

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible today in the Mid Atlantic, posing a risk for damaging winds and isolated flash flooding. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect today for northeast Texas into southern Oklahoma and Arkansas. Extreme Heat Warnings are also in effect for the Desert Southwest today into Sunday. Read More >

Scattered thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and this evening, mainly over the NC mountains and Piedmont. A few may become severe, producing damaging wind gusts. #ncwx #scwx #gawx
Hot and muggy conditions, with upper-90s to lower-100s heat index values, will continue on Thursday and Friday. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity, take frequent breaks if working outdoors, and stay hydrated! #ncwx #scwx #gawx
After a couple more days of excessive heat, a cooler pattern should arrive over the weekend. On Saturday and especially Sunday, temperatures are expected to trend more toward normal for August. Cooler conditions last into next week. #ncwx #scwx #gawx