Record-threatening high temperatures have made headlines all summer across much of the US, driving many to seek relief poolside or at their favorite beach or lake. However, for some the heat wave means much more than eye-opening numbers on their electric bills. Just where and when can farmers and others whose livelihoods depend on routine wet weather expect alleviation of the drought?
The hot and humid weather from southern New England through the mid-Atlantic over the last several days will give way to a risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.
An area of low pressure will develop across Virginia late in the day Thursday and track toward the northeast through Friday. Accompanying the low will be the risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening as well as the threat for heavy rain and flash flooding through Friday.
Large hail, strong wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are expected across the Plains this afternoon into evening.
Widely scattered strong to severe storms are likely across portions of the Northern Plains Tuesday afternoon and evening, capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
