Today's Weather Outlook

The workweek comes to a close with soggy, stormy weather for a majority of the Eastern and South-Central U.S., while monsoonal moisture continues to spark storms in the West.

Multiple disturbances are leading to a dynamic day today in terms of our weather for a large part of the country. Early in the day, widespread cloud cover, showers, and thunderstorms are expected in portions of the Midwest, High Plains, Desert Southwest, and the Mountain West. Isolated storm cells will be seen in the Lower Midwest and interior Southeast as well.

In the afternoon hours, activity will become more widespread. A round of storms will roll into the Upper Midwest, while new scattered cells will spark in the Southeast and South-Central U.S., along with in the Lower Midwest. Additionally, monsoonal moisture in the West will help to initiate widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the Desert Southwest, Great Basin, and the Rocky Mountain region.

In the Southwest, rainfall totals up to 3 inches can be expected. However, locally heavier amounts up to 4 to 5 inches cannot be ruled out. After several days of persistent rain and already saturated soils, anyone in these areas should be prepared for flooding and rapidly changing weather conditions. This is especially the case near creeks, rivers and streams as well as urban, low-lying and other more flood prone areas. If you do approach a flooded roadway, remember that it is always best to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!”

Throughout the day, isolated showers may occur in the Pacific Northwest and the Northeast U.S. Meanwhile, much of the West Coast along with the Central Plains are expected to be high and dry, with clear or partly cloudy skies. 

High temperatures in the high 80s through the 90s will remain in the forecast for much of the Mid-Atlantic, the Southeast and South-Central U.S., along with much Midwest and High Plains. Temperatures could even climb into the triple digits in some areas. However, the Appalachian Spine and the northernmost points of the Upper Midwest and High Plains will see cooler temperatures in the 70s. In the Northeast, highs will range from the 70s to the 80s, however, the northernmost points of New England will be cooler in the 60s.

The Western U.S. will see great variations in high temperatures, ranging from the 80s to well over 100 degrees, where much of the latter will be seen in the Desert Southwest. In the Mountain West, regions of higher elevations can expect temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Meanwhile, much of the rest of the U.S. can expect highs ranging from the upper 70s to the 90s. However, there could be more fluctuations in localized areas.