National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Showers, storms expected tonight into the weekend, with potential for heavy rain. Chances begin in the west this evening and move east overnight, with the best potential (60-85 percent) west of I 69. Widespread chances (70-90 percent) Sat, with strong storms possible for portions of IN during the afternoon (Marginal Risk Along/South of IN-218/IN-18). Main threat with any stronger storms would be gusty winds to 60 mph. Chances (30-85 percent) persist into Sunday, with the best potential in the AM south of US 24.