A large storm system is moving across the Plains, bringing varying weather from snow to gusts, and intense heat is recorded in cities like Phoenix. The Northeast enjoys a stark contrast with clear skies.

Today’s national weather highlights a large storm system across the Plains with rain, snow, and winds. The Northern Rockies see rain extending to the Central Plains, while the Southeast faces potential outdoor disruptions due to rain. The Northeast remains calm. Temperatures are surging, most notably in cities like Phoenix at 110 degrees, and notable warm-ups are expected in regions like Houston. Over the next two days, midwestern regions anticipate rain and cooler temperatures, while severe storms could hit from Dallas to Atlanta.
A weather system across the Northern Rockies brings rain through Billings with scattered showers pushing eastward. In the Central Plains, rain showers are visible stretching from Kansas City to Oklahoma City. The Southeast, including Tampa and Atlanta, braces for scattered rain showers which could briefly disrupt outdoor plans. The Northeast, from Washington D.C. to New York City, remains clear and calm, presenting a contrast to the more active weather elsewhere.
Today, the heat is intense across much of the nation. Phoenix stands out with a scorching high of 110 degrees, while Los Angeles remains much cooler at 72. In the Southeast, temperatures soar with Atlanta reaching 96 degrees and Tampa close behind at 94. Up north, Chicago experiences a more temperate high of 92 degrees, showcasing a distinct temperature contrast across the regions.
Now for the low temperatures tomorrow morning across the U.S. The northern plains will feel the chill, with Minneapolis dropping to 57 degrees and Chicago at 65. In the Southeast, Atlanta will wake up to a comfortable 74 degrees, while further south, Houston will start the day at a mild 79 degrees. Conversely, the Northwest remains cooler, with Seattle at 59 and Denver at 60.
Tomorrow, we’re seeing a significant warm-up across the region with many cities reaching above-average highs. Houston and Dallas will both hit a scorching 103 degrees, indicative of summer heat settling in early. Serving as an outlier, Atlanta can expect a relatively mild high of 91 degrees, while Tampa will sizzle at 93. The warm air is bolstered by high-pressure systems lingering over the area, maintaining the upward trend in temperatures.
Over the next 48 hours, a storm system will bring rain and cooler air to the Midwest, affecting Minneapolis and Kansas City, with rain extending toward Chicago. Strong storms are expected from Dallas to Atlanta, with a risk of severe thunderstorms, including potential damaging winds. The Eastern states, from New York to Washington, anticipate steady rain that could disrupt commutes. The Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, will see periods of rain, while Southern California enjoys dry conditions.