Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Fourth Of July Storm Potential

Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times today into this evening. The severe weather risk looks low at this time. Isolated showers and storms are possible this morning, with increasing coverage with peak heating this afternoon and evening (between around noon and 8 PM). Any storms may produce cloud-to-ground lightning, gusty winds to 50 MPH and brief heavy downpours. Make sure to have multiple ways to receive weather information if you have outdoor plans! Stay weather aware!

Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

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