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Severe Weather and Heavy Rain from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Widespread strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and locally heavy rain are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley into southern Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Rounds of strong thunderstorms are expected to develop across the northern and central Plains. Sweltering heat remains most persistent across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley through next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Sep 5, 2026 at 10:38:24 am PDT

There a small chance (10-25%) of thunderstorms across the mountains Saturday. These storms will be capable of gusty outflow winds, cloud to ground lightning, and heavy rain.
There is a marginal risk for heavy rain on Sunday into Monday in the green shaded area which includes the ID Panhandle and portions of extreme Eastern Washington. Potential impacts include debris flows near burn scars and steep terrain, rockslides, and rises on small creek and streams.

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