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 5:16:40 am CDT

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Forecast Summary

A front will continue to focus stormsthrough tonight across the region. There will be a risk for severe weather with these storms, with damaging wind and large hail the primary threats.

Storms are expected to develop along an advancing front this afternoon and spread south and east into tonight. The front is expected to slow its progression tonight, increasing the potential for heavy rainfall from slow-moving or training storms. Some data indicates potential for isolated 3 to 5 inch amounts. This heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding.

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.

Hot and humid weather will persist through today. A front will bring increasing storm chances this afternoon and tonight, with chances lingering into the weekend as another front moves in. Locally heavy rainfall and a limited severe weather risk will accompany the storms, along with some relief from the heat by early next week.

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

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