Today’s weather ranges from gusty winds and rain on the East Coast to clear, sunlit skies in the West. Discover more about these diverse conditions!

Today’s national weather offers a snapshot of diversity with gusty winds and rain hitting the Eastern Seaboard, while clear skies prevail in the West. From severe thunderstorms impacting plans in the Midwest to intense heat waves in the southern U.S., get a complete breakdown of today’s weather phenomena and tomorrow’s forecasts in this comprehensive blog post.
From the Pacific Northwest through the Northern Rockies, Seattle is under clear skies, but Billings shows incoming scattered showers. In the Midwest, Minneapolis to Chicago exhibits a robust line of strong thunderstorms potentially hampering local plans. Moving to the Southeast, those storms stretch into the vicinity surrounding Atlanta, though the East Coast from Washington, D.C. to New York City remains partly clear. Farther south, Dallas and Houston will enjoy dry conditions, rounding out today’s diverse weather landscape.
Today, high temperatures blaze across the southern tier of the U.S., with Phoenix hitting a remarkable 108 degrees, making it the hottest city on the map. In Texas, Dallas warms to a sultry 95 degrees, and Houston’s high reaches 90. In the Southeast, Tampa is feeling the heat at 93 degrees, while Atlanta stays a bit cooler at 88. Up north, Chicago experiences a pleasantly mild 88 degrees, creating a notable contrast with the heat further south.
Now for the low temperatures tomorrow morning across the U.S. In the Midwest, Chicago will cool down to 67 degrees, while Minneapolis will drop to 63. Heading south, Kansas City will see a low of 70, with Dallas sitting at 73 degrees. Out in the Northeast, expect a mild 72 degrees in New York and 74 in Washington, D.C.
Tomorrow, the region is poised for a wave of summer heat with many cities trending well above average. Dallas is expected to reach a high of 91 degrees, matching Houston’s warm forecast of 89. Farther south, San Antonio will see a high of 93 degrees, contributing to the overall warmth across Texas. In the Southeast, Atlanta is on track for a comfortable 90 degrees, while Tampa could soar to 92, with high humidity making it feel even warmer.
A cold front moves through the central U.S., triggering severe thunderstorms from Dallas to Kansas City with risks of high winds and hail. Chicago and Minneapolis will experience rain showers with a sharp shift to cooler temperatures behind the front. In the Northeast, from Boston to Washington, expect persistent rain likely affecting travel through Wednesday. The West stays calm; San Francisco and Los Angeles enjoy sunny skies while Seattle prepares for light rain.