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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

The morning storms moved out and sunshine is breaking through the clouds. An area of storms is expected to develop early this evening (between 6 and 8 PM), but it may be in far southeast Wisconsin or just south of the border into Illinois. The severe potential is low, but lightning, heavy rain and some gusty winds are possible.