Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Two main rounds of thunderstorms: Afternoon to early evening and another round tonight (Sunday night). At least some severe threat with both rounds, however greater severe threat with the first round. Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes will be the main severe threats, however isolated hail cannot be ruled out. Flash flooding is a concern given high rates of rainfall in a short amount of time and also multiple rounds of heavy rain. The flash flood concern will be present for both rounds, but especially a concern overnight. Flood threat will continue into Monday morning.