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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 8:48:08 pm PDT

☔Tropical moisture entering Southern California brings chances for rain across Kern County starting Sunday morning. Heavier rainfall is possible with a slight (5-10%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
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