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Severe Thunderstorms from the Midwest to Mid-Atlantic Tonight; The Heat Continues in the Southern and Eastern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large to very large hail, damaging wind gusts and a few strong tornadoes are likely from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Moderate Risk (level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is outlooked for the Midwest. A widespread heat wave will peak in the South and East on Friday, with many temperature records expected to be broken. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 8:18:36 am CDT

Thunderstorms are expected to develop along a front near the Kansas border Saturday afternoon, with one or more clusters likely to move south and east across the region Saturday night. These storms will pose a risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and hail the main threats.
Storms developing on a front will bring a slight risk of excessive rainfall which could lead to flash flooding mainly late Saturday into Saturday night. The risk shifts to the south and east by Sunday.
Daily shower and thunderstorm chances will continue for the next several days, with Saturday and Saturday night featuring the highest threat for heavy rain and flash flooding. Much cooler weather is expected areawide after Saturday, lingering into early next week.
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