Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

More people each year die from heat illness than any other severe weather related elements. The image below shows weather fatalities from 2021, as well as 10 and 30 year averages.

It is imperative that you take it easy this week. Be sure to check on friends and family that do not have adequate access to air conditioning. Never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. Here is a link for additional information regarding heat from your National Weather Service.

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Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous Heat Today and Friday through the Weekend