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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists Across the South

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible into the night in the Mid Atlantic, and heavy rain will shift to Virginia and the Carolinas on Friday. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the Central Plains into the Upper MS Valley and the Deep South tonight. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower MS Valley and heat will expand into the Southwest. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Aug 21, 2026 at 3:40:54 am PDT

A look at the high temperatures across the area the next 7 days across interior NorCal. Warm temperatures today trend seasonable through the weekend and into next week.
Breezy westerly winds and low daytime humidity will create Elevated Fire Weather Conditions this Friday and Saturday across the Burney Basin and northern Sierra Foothills. The strongest winds will occur during the afternoon and early evening hours. Be sure to practice fire safety and check the forecast at weather.gov/sacramento
Even with less active weather expected over the next few days, you can still stay prepared with these summer recreation safety tips!

 

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