A busy stretch of summer weather is unfolding across the U.S., with dangerous thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and scorching heat all in the mix. Severe storms with damaging winds and large hail are expected across the Central and Northern Plains, while heavy downpours raise flash flood concerns from the Mid-Atlantic to Florida. A tropical disturbance is moving across Florida and into the northern Gulf Coast, adding to the flood threat. Meanwhile, extreme heat builds across the East, and fire danger increases across the Great Basin. Severe thunderstorms are possible from Ontario to the Maritimes; meanwhile, air quality related to wildfire smoke is impacting central and western Canada.
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An active weather pattern is unfolding across much of the United States this week. Severe thunderstorms and flooding rains will develop from the Plains into the Midwest, while late-season snow and icy conditions affect parts of the Great Lakes and northern New England. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest faces heavy rain and mountain snow, and unusually warm spring temperatures continue across much of the East and Southwest.
Several storm systems will move across the country through mid-week and into the weekend, bringing a mix of severe storms, winter weather, heavy rain, and record-setting warmth depending on location.