Locally violent thunderstorms erupting from the Ohio Valley to the eastern Great Lakes region and central Appalachians will pose risks to lives and property into Friday night.
Tornadoes can be some of the most spectacular examples of severe weather in the world, and the United States reports more of them than any other country.
Heavy thunderstorms will congregate over the central Plains and threaten to flood a portion of the region into the weekend.
Severe thunderstorms will threaten to spread a swath of damage as they march eastward from the eastern parts of the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes to New England.
The risk of localized torrential downpours, disruptions and flash flooding will continue over part of the southeastern Unites States into this weekend.
Summer warmth will linger into fall across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, areas farther south will remain alert for tropical hits long after summer has faded.
Heavy thunderstorms will continue to pose dangers to travelers and outdoor enthusiasts across the southwestern United States into the end of the week.
Following a stretch of sunshine and warmth, residents of the Midwest and Northeast are in for a rude and stormy awakening into the end of this week.