Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

High Swim Risk

Week Outlook

High swim risk has developed along Lake Michigan Beaches after afternoon storms. Expecting gusty winds to continue to bring life threatening waves and currents through Wednesday morning. Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls!

A typically summer time pattern expected this week. Looking at breezy northeastern winds for Tuesday bringing cooler temps for lakeshore areas in the mid 70s to around 80°F, while warmer temps in the mid 80s inland. Then steady temps through midweek before rain and storm chances return for the end of the week.

Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

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