National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Louisville, Kentucky on July 18.  WHAS/Jamie Martin
Crepuscular rays over Richmond, KY August 15, 2010 Crepuscular rays over Richmond, Kentucky on August 15.  David Pence
Sunset November 3, 2010 in southern Indiana A beautiful sunset as seen from the Floyd/Harrison County line just north of I-64 on November 3.  Mike Schellenberger KC9ALQ
rays Sun rays shining through a hole in the clouds, while small soft hail was falling in Adair County on November 4.  Kristy Keene
Sunrise in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on November 24, 2010 A panoramic photo of the sun rising over Elizabethtown on November 24.  Steven Townsend, Code 3 Images Photography