Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across much of the Great Lakes region into the Northeast U.S. Poor air quality can be hazardous to anyone. Before spending time outdoors, check the air quality forecast to ensure that you aren’t doing yourself more harm than good. airnow.gov

Widespread, life-threatening considerable flash flooding is expected in south-central Texas through at least Friday. It's important to always follow instructions from local officials including NEVER driving around barricades into floodwaters. weather.gov/safety/flood-turn-around-dont-drown

A Moderate Risk for Excessive Rainfall is out for south-central Arizona on Thursday, July 16. Numerous cases of flash floods are forecast with significant flooding possible. Be sure to have multiple ways of receiving weather warnings in advance of tomorrow's Moderate Risk.

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of southwestern Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. Monitor weather.gov for the latest.

A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Excessive rainfall my bring life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding across portions of southwestern Texas through early Friday.

Tomorrow's (June 15) severe weather outlook from the Storm Prediction Center: Isolated strong to severe storms are possible across parts of the northern Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday. So, nationally, generally a quieter severe thunderstorm day. Visit weather.gov for your detailed, local forecast.

Portions of the TX Hill Country witnessed torrential rainfall last night that will continue to unfold through midday. Several counties and have already seen reports of numerous flooded roadways and water rescues. Monitor the latest at weather.gov, and Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large to very large hail, and tornadoes (some strong) are expected today across parts of northern New York and New England. Thunderstorms with scattered severe winds and isolated hail will also be possible across portions of Montana.

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through Tuesday. This heat is expected to be exceptionally rare and produce numerous high temperature records.

A moderate risk of excessive rainfall is in effect across portions of west Texas. Keep up to date with the latest flood watches and warnings by checking weather.gov.

The Mid-July heat wave brought all time record high temperatures to the West on Sunday, including states such as Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. Notable records broken included Billings at 111 F and Salt Lake City at 109 F.

[Posted 7:30 AM ET July 12, 2026] Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms possible for portions of the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys to the Southeast today. Record heat expands for the west to northern Plains including fire weather risks. Be sure to check weather.gov for your latest local forecast.

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau to the Tennessee Valley Saturday. Heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys Saturday.

The flash flood risk is increasing across southeastern Missouri into the Tennessee Valley for this evening into the overnight hours as rounds of heavy rainfall fall over saturated soils. Turn around, don't drown.

From the Mountain West to the northern Plains, the first widespread, significant heat wave of the summer is expected to develop today & intensify this weekend. Widespread triple digit high temps are expected by Saturday afternoon, possibly reaching the 110 degree mark locally by Sunday afternoon.

When the weather turns, public safety officials and venue staff are your head coaches. 📋They have the emergency "playbook" to keep YOU safe. When they give the signal to evacuate or seek shelter, listen and move fast!

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible over the southern Plains and Missouri Friday. Thunderstorms Friday will bring locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential to the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys, and the Appalachians.

Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles, and it only takes 12 inches of water to sweep a car away. Sometimes, the difference between life and death is small decisions. weather.gov/safety/flood

Thunderstorms with severe wind gusts and hail will be possible this afternoon and evening across parts of the central and northern Plains. Severe wind gusts may also occur in parts of the Ozarks, mid Mississippi Valley, lower Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic and Arizona. Visit weather.gov for more.

Severe thunderstorms posing a risk for strong gusts and/or large hail are possible across portions of the Plains, the Missouri to Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic Thursday afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall may bring flash and urban flooding in these areas as well.

Another developing heat wave is expected to bring dangerous heat and record temperatures to both the Southeast and Northern Plains late this week and into early next week. weather.gov

In real life, there's no extra lives. Heed the warning, remember the phrase: #TurnAroundDontDrown #NationalVideoGameDay

In the Upper Midwest, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible from the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest Wednesday.

Widely scattered to scattered severe storms capable of large hail and severe wind gusts are possible from the northern High Plains into parts of the Upper Midwest today into tonight.

In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota Tuesday afternoon into the overnight.

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and severe wind gusts are possible across the eastern Dakotas and western Minnesota this afternoon/evening. Isolated to scattered damaging wind gusts will also be possible in the southern Mid-Atlantic, Carolinas, and ArkLaTex.

Additional rounds of storms today will continue to bring the threat for scattered to widespread flash flooding across portions of the northern Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England. Flood watches are in effect for many locations, check the latest at weather.gov.

Hot temperatures are expected again today along the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and lower Mississippi Valley. Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy to excessive rainfall from thunderstorms today in parts of the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic regions may bring areas of flooding. Flood Watches issued.

Happy Independence Day!🇺🇸🎆 A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. 🥵 Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day. ⛈️ weather.gov

All of us across the National Weather Service would like to wish you a Happy Independence Day. Have fun, be safe, and as always, stay weather aware. 🇺🇸 🎆 🎉

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms today.

Keep your cool when temperatures climb! 💧Hydrate, 👕wear light clothing and ☀️don't skip the sunscreen. If you start feeling dizzy, don't "tough it out"—seek medical help immediately. For more heat safety tips visit: weather.gov/safety/heat

🥵🪡 Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday, then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible.

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Scattered to numerous severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions today into tonight, as well as across the southern Appalachians and Tennessee Valley this afternoon and early evening. Visit weather.gov for the latest.

“It’s Summer, it’s Hot.” We hear ya, but this is no ordinary heat. Several all-time heat records are likely to be broken across the Eastern U.S. this weekend, with triple-digit heat up and down the East Coast. Stay hydrated, have a cooling plan and #StayCoolforthe4th

A stretch of upcoming record-breaking heat from the Midwest to the East Coast will bring potential health-impacting consequences. Soaring daytime highs, days-long duration of heat, and morning lows that will be record warm will compound the heat impacts. Visit weather.gov/heat on tips to stay safe.

Scattered severe thunderstorms are probable over parts of the central High Plains, with severe wind gusts (60 to 85 mph) being the primary hazard during the late afternoon and evening. Visit weather.gov for the latest.

With the number of wildfires expanding across the western U.S. it is important to know exposure to both smoke and heat can be a greater health risk than either one alone. These strategies can help you stay safe. #HeatSafety

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Dozens of record highs are expected later this week across much of the Northeast. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Check your forecast at weather.gov.

Don’t wait until heat arrives to begin protecting yourself. The forecast calls for extreme heat this week, you can begin preparing NOW. More: weather.gov/safety/heat

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Dangerous to record setting heat will expand across the eastern two-thirds of the nation this week. Be sure to follow your local forecast information from weather.gov and heat.gov

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If a wildfire threatens your area, stay informed of evacuation orders. Leave immediately when asked to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion. Have an emergency supply kit in your vehicle and know your evacuation route. More: weather.gov/safety/wildfire

Dangerous fire weather conditions are forecast across portions of the Great Basin and Southwest today as a robust fire weather pattern begins for an expansive portion of the Intermountain West.

Scattered severe thunderstorm development is possible today, particularly this afternoon into tonight across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and across parts of the northern High Plains to the Black Hills vicinity. weather.gov

Weather has its own rulebook. Know the calls! 🟨 Watch = Get ready. Dangerous weather is possible. 🟥 Warning = Take action now! Dangerous weather is happening. Knowing the difference can save your life.