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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

The map above is an estimate of Storm Total Snowfall based on preliminary observations we have received. The above map does not include snowfall from additional scattered snow showers that were observed mainly over northern Maryland Wednesday morning. Thank you to all who submitted reports to us!