Today’s U.S. weather stirs up a mix of sun and storms across the board, reflecting significant temperature contrasts and storm developments. Dive deeper into the meteorological dance of July 8, 2025, with Amy Freeze.

As the nation witnesses a vivid dance of climatic swings on July 8, 2025, the Midwest enjoys sunny serenity under a firm high-pressure system, while the Southeast gears up for a fight with fierce thunderstorms, courtesy of a prowling cold front. Whether it’s the dry heat in Phoenix or the cooler breezes in Los Angeles, today broadly sketches the grand canvas of U.S. weather complexities. Join Amy Freeze as she navigates through these various atmospheric conditions, offering forecasts and insights that not only inform but also intrigue.
On the radar, a significant weather system is concentrated over the Midwest with Chicago experiencing steady rain, potentially affecting the evening commute. Storms also extend into the Great Lakes region with Minneapolis experiencing scattered rain showers. Farther south, the central U.S. remains relatively dry, with clear skies from Kansas City down to Dallas, although nearby Oklahoma City sees some light rain. Houston and Atlanta stay clear for now, while the active weather heads east, enclosing the Northeast corridor with rain showers from New York City up to Washington, D.C. In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle and farther inland towards Billings enjoy dry conditions.
Today, the high temperatures across the country reveal a significant temperature contrast. In the Southwest, Phoenix is scorching at an extreme 113 degrees, while nearby Los Angeles cools down to a more comfortable 73 degrees. Over in the Southeast, Atlanta reaches a warm 92 degrees, paralleling Tampa’s similarly steamy 92, yet much cooler than the intense heat in the West. Up north, Chicago lingers at a chilly 86 degrees, while New York experiences a toasty 93 degrees, showcasing a diverse range of temperatures across the nation.
Now for the low temperatures tomorrow morning across the U.S. In the Midwest, Chicago will start at 65 degrees, with Minneapolis a touch cooler at 67. Moving to the South, Kansas City will see a low of 74 degrees, while Dallas holds steady at 73. The Southeast remains mild with Atlanta at 72 and New Orleans slightly warmer at 78, continuing the trend of comfortable overnight temperatures throughout the region.
Tomorrow, high temperatures are forecasted to blaze across the region, with many cities experiencing above-average readings. Dallas is projected to hit a scorching 90 degrees, while farther south in Houston, temperatures will reach 89 degrees. Notably, Tampa will feel the heat with a high of 93 degrees, aligning with the warm pattern moving through the Southeast. Atlanta is expected to see a high of 90 degrees, indicating widespread warmth across major cities.
A cold front is driving eastward, poised to trigger strong thunderstorms with gusty winds from Kansas City to Chicago by tomorrow. The Southeast, including Dallas and Atlanta, should brace for scattered severe storms, with potential for damaging winds and localized floods. In the Northeast, steady rain showers extend from New York to Washington, possibly disrupting morning commutes. The Pacific Northwest will experience a surge of rain in Seattle, while Los Angeles enjoys sunny and dry conditions.