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 >

Localized Flooding Threat Today-Saturday

Dangerous Swimming Conditions

Five Day Outlook

Repeated downpours may lead to localized flooding this afternoon through Saturday morning. This is especially true across urban areas. Rises in river and creek levels may occur, as well.

Heads up! Large waves and powerful currents will create dangerous swimming conditions at southern Lake Michigan beaches late tonight through Monday morning. Please plan accordingly if you're heading to the beach! Know before you go! weather.gov/greatlakes/beachhazards

Periods of rain are expected this afternoon through Saturday night. The rain may be heavy at times tonight into Saturday morning. There will also be a chance of thunderstorms. Northeast winds will create dangerous swimming conditions at Lake Michigan beaches late tonight through Monday morning.

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

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