Today’s weather brings a mix of challenges and pleasant surprises, from thunderstorms across the Central Plains to a surprising calm in the Pacific Northwest. Read our full breakdown to stay prepared.

As America dresses in a spectrum of weather patterns today, residents witness everything from robust thunderstorms surging from the Gulf to the pleasantries of cooler, rain-free days in the Pacific Northwest. While the Southeast endures heat, the Midwest feels the chill with cooler temperatures bringing scattered showers. With such a diverse weather landscape, every region has its unique preparations and expectations, outlined in our comprehensive blog post at https://amyfreeze.ai.
A formidable weather system is traversing the eastern United States today. From the warm waters of the Gulf, thunderstorms surge northward, affecting areas from Tampa up towards Atlanta. These storms carry potential for heavy rain, impacting travel plans with wet conditions throughout the region. Farther north, New York and Washington, D.C. brace for rainy conditions as the system makes its way up the East Coast. The Midwest sees its share of rain from Chicago up to Minneapolis, with bands of rain stretching across these regions. Denver enjoys relatively clear and dry conditions. The Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, remains dry in this scenario, capturing a pleasant break from stormy weather.
Today in the Southwest, Phoenix is heating up significantly, hitting a blistering 96 degrees, while Los Angeles remains comfortably cooler at 68 degrees. Moving eastward, Dallas and Houston are both sweltering at 89 degrees, contrasting with Oklahoma City’s more moderate high of 81. In the Southeast, temperatures are strong; Atlanta reaches 87 degrees, while Tampa edges even higher at 88. In the Midwest, Chicago struggles with cooler air at only 56 degrees, creating a notable contrast compared to warmer spots like Kansas City at 88 degrees. Up in the Northeast, New York is enjoying a pleasant high of 79, while Washington, D.C. is slightly warmer at 83, maintaining a relatively moderate feel in the region.
Tonight Minneapolis cools to 53 degrees and Chicago goes down to 53. Heading south, Kansas City can expect a low of 62, while Oklahoma City stays a bit warmer at 65. In the Northeast, New York and Washington, D.C. will register lows of 67 degrees, which is mild for this time of year. The Southeast remains warm with Atlanta at 66 degrees and further south, Tampa stays cozy at 74 degrees. Out West, Los Angeles will see a low of 60 degrees, while Seattle starts the day at 53 degrees.
Tomorrow, the region will experience a significant warm-up, with high temperatures trending above average in many areas. Dallas is forecast to hit 81 degrees, while Houston is expected to reach a warm 89 degrees. In the Southeast, Atlanta will enjoy a pleasant 83 degrees, making it a comfortable day. Moving to Florida, Tampa is set to peak at an impressive 95 degrees, indicating a particularly warm day for early June. Farther north, Washington, D.C. will see a high of 88 degrees, aligning closely with seasonal norms. New York is predicted to reach 83 degrees, making for a nice early summer day.
A cold front is sweeping across the Central Plains into the Southeast over the next two days, bringing showers and thunderstorms from Kansas City to Atlanta. Expect heavy rainfall and potential severe weather, including strong winds and isolated tornadoes from Dallas to Oklahoma City. In the Midwest, behind the front, cities like Chicago will experience cooler temperatures with scattered rain showers. The Northeast, from New York to Washington, D.C., braces for rain impacting travel with possible localized flooding. The Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, welcomes another round of rain, while the coastal areas of California remain dry and clear. The Northern Rockies could see light snow at higher elevations, impacting travel to areas like Billings and Denver.