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 >

Dangerous Swimming Conditions

Five Day Outlook

Strong northeast winds will create large waves and powerful currents and lead to dangerous swimming conditions at southern Lake Michigan beaches through Monday morning. Remember to stay dry when waves are high and check the latest beach forecast at weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

Periods of rain will continue through this evening with a couple of thunderstorms possible. Locally heavy rainfall is possible and may result in localized flooding. Strong northeast winds will lead to dangerous swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches through Monday morning. More tranquil weather is expected for early next week.

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

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