Wednesday's Weather Outlook

Strong storms shift focus to the Midwest and Ohio Valley. 

Storms will begin the day in the Eastern Plains and move east towards the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-South. A low-pressure system will form on the northern periphery of these storms in southern Wisconsin and move across Lake Michigan. Heavy rain totals can be expected in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and lower Michigan. Anywhere from a half an inch to 3 inches are possible. 

Storms that form south of this low pressure in Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee will be capable of all severe hazards. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are in the cards. Flash flooding will need to be watched as these storms will be efficient rain producers. 

Daily storms and flooding risks continue along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains. This includes the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Southeast with a mixed bag of slow-moving showers and storms. Damaging winds and flash flooding are the main threats. 

The Northern Plains may see a few spotty showers especially in the Dakotas. Elsewhere it should be dry for a change. 

The Pacific Northwest may see showers on and off during the day in western Oregon and Washington. The rest of the western third of the country will be dry and hot. 

Highs in the 50s and 60s will be likely in the higher terrain of Pacific Northwest and Rockies. Seventies will be found in the Northeast, upper Midwest, and Northern Plains. The Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Mid-South, Central Plains, and lower elevation Rockies will see 80s. Temperatures will be in the 90s and 100s in the Southeast, Southern Plains, Desert Southwest, and Four Corners. A few 110s will be possible in the most extreme deserts in the Southwest.