Extreme Heat in the Central US Expands to the East; Heavy Rains from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes

Dangerous, long-lasting heat remains across the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley, while heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period on Friday. Strong to isolated severe thunderstorms and heavy rain pose a flash flooding threat from from the southern High Plains east to the Great Lakes. Tropical Depression 12W brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. Read More >


This is a picture of damage in the Athens, AL area. (Courtesy of Limestone EMA)	Leveling of a barn at an unknown location in Limestone County, AL. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)	This is a picture of severe damage in the Tanner, AL community. (Courtesy of Limstone EMA)

This is a picture of cleanup in Limestone County, AL. (Coutesy of Limestone County EMA)	A picture of damage in Limestone, AL. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)	Another picture of damage at Lawson's Trailer Park in Limestone County, AL. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)

More damage at Lawson's Trailer Park in Limestone, AL. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)	Damage to a barn on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, AL. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)	Leveling of houses at Tanner Crossroads in the Tanner, AL community. (Courtesy of Limestone County EMA)