Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >
Coverage is affected by many factors.
Read the Coverage Map Notes below to understand these factors on the state and individual maps.
The coverage statistics and maps are calculated using a computer model and station data, assuming ideal conditions. Actual coverage may be 5 to 10 percent below the computer-predicted coverage due to the following factors: