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Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 12:58:48 pm CDT

Heat safety rules for the upcoming hot weather this week and next weekend.
A Marginal Risk of severe weather is forecast for Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. A cold frontal boundary will bring numerous thunderstorms with its arrival.
A cold frontal passage will bring thunderstorm activity across the region on Sunday afternoon and night. Locally heavy rainfall will pose a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding.
Hot and mainly dry conditions will persist into the weekend. A cold front will bring increasing rain chances and cooler temperatures by early next week. But then much hotter temperatures are expected late next week.

 

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