short range forecast – Page 5

Planning to travel this week? Here’s what could impact your route.

Dangerous heat covers much of the eastern half of the U.S. today through Saturday, with heat index values commonly 100–110°F and locally up to 115°F.
Severe thunderstorms today and tonight could disrupt travel from the Plains and Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes, with damaging wind, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible.
Flash flooding and repeated thunderstorms may create localized travel problems across southern Minnesota, northern Iowa, and Wisconsin today through Friday night.

Dangerous heat affects much of the Central and Eastern U.S. through late week. Heat index values could reach 100-115 degrees F daily with limited overnight relief.
Severe thunderstorms today threaten the Plains, Upper Midwest, Michigan, and Northeast
Flooding and heavy rain create localized travel risks today and Wednesday from Montana to the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat expands from the Plains and Mississippi Valley into the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Southeast, and eventually the Northeast.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest today, including an early-morning severe storm warning in South Dakota.
Strong winds and fire-weather conditions can be expected across the Rockies, High Plains, and Southwest.

🌊 Flash flooding and river flooding affect travel from southwest Indiana and Kentucky through Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina
🔥 Dangerous heat expands from the Plains and Midwest into the Mid-South, Southeast, and Florida Panhandle
⛈️ Severe storms target the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today, with more storm chances Monday and Tuesday
❄️ Early-summer mountain snow may slow travel across parts of Idaho and Montana above 6,500 feet

🌊 Flash flooding this morning into Sunday from southern Indiana and Kentucky into the Ozarks and Tennessee Valley. Rainfall totals may reach 5–6 inches in some areas.
⛈️ Severe storms today could disrupt travel from the northern Rockies and northern Plains to the Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, Carolinas, and Virginia, with damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes possible.
💨 Strong winds and critical fire weather across the Southwest, Great Basin, and central Rockies may create hazardous crosswinds, blowing dust, fast fire spread, and smoke impacts.
❄️ Summer mountain snows may affect higher passes in east-central Idaho and southwest Montana from this evening into Monday, with 4–8 inches possible above 6,500 feet, including Lemhi Pass and Bannock Pass.