From Northwest rains to Southern heat, today’s US weather paints a picture of extreme contrasts.

This in-depth blog post covers the advancing cold front across the Central Plains, heavy rains battering the Northeast, and the significant heat wave smothering the southern US. It provides essential advice on how to stay safe and what to expect in the coming days as weather conditions continue to evolve.
From the Northwest, Seattle is dealing with scattered rain showers extending into northern areas like Billings, presenting a damp start to the day. Across the Rockies, Denver remains pleasant with dry conditions throughout the morning. Farther east, heavy rain is impacting Minneapolis as a broad area of precipitation stretches through the Northern Plains. The Northeast experiences intense rain, particularly affecting New York City and Washington, D.C., posing challenges for commuters with potential flooding concerns.
Today, a significant heat wave blankets the southern U.S. with Phoenix reaching a sweltering 100 degrees, solidifying its status as the hottest city. Over in Dallas, temperatures are a warm 94 degrees, while Houston is slightly cooler at 90. The Southeast is seeing high humidity, with Atlanta peaking at 91 degrees and Tampa close behind at 92. The Upper Midwest remains much cooler, with Minneapolis only hitting 67 degrees.
Now for the low temperatures tomorrow morning across the U.S. The northern plains will feel the chill, with Minneapolis dropping to 48 degrees and Chicago slightly warmer at 50. In the Midwest, Kansas City will see a low of 62, while down in Dallas, temperatures remain mild at 75 degrees. The Southeast features warmer lows, with Atlanta at 74 and Miami holding steady at 78 degrees.
Tomorrow, expect significantly elevated temperatures across the region as warm air pushes in. Dallas will climb to a high of 95 degrees, closely followed by Houston at 91 degrees, both readings well above seasonal averages. Atlanta will also see a warm day, reaching 93 degrees, while Tampa mirrors this warmth at 93 degrees as well. Oklahoma City will experience a more moderate high of 82 degrees, offering a brief respite from the heat.
A cold front will push through the Midwest, sparking severe thunderstorms from Kansas City to Chicago, with risks of damaging winds and localized flooding. As the system shifts south and east, places like Dallas and Atlanta should prepare for potential severe weather and heavy downpours. In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle can expect rain showers, while Southern California continues to enjoy dry and clear conditions.