Today's Weather Outlook

While dry weather prevails for most of the U.S., rain and thunderstorms soak a few spots today, including some much needed rain in the Pacific Northwest.

An upper-level system continues to spin just off the coast of Oregon today, bringing bouts of steady rain and thunderstorms to northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Storms may feature a few damaging wind gusts along with frequent lightning. Moderate to heavy rainfall accumulation is likely. The tallest peaks could also see some snow as well.

Drier air has worked into almost all the East Coast, excluding southern Georgia and Florida. No rain is expected in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Ohio Valley, and interior Southeast. Even into the central U.S., the Lower Midwest and Mid-South can expect dry weather.

To the south, Florida and southern Georgia will be soaked in rainfall and storms. Central Florida will be the focus with pockets of over 2 inches of rain possible.

The central Plains will see isolated storm activity as well as the northern Plains into the Upper Midwest. These storms may pack a windy punch as they form late in the day. Large hail and severe damaging wind gusts are the main threats.

The Southwest U.S. will be mostly dry as high pressure sits over the area. However, the southern Rockies and Four Corners cannot rule out a few showers and storms.

High temperatures in the 40s and 50s are possible in the highest terrain of the Rockies and Cascades. Fifties and 60s will belong to the northern Mid-Atlantic, Appalachians, Northeast, and Great Lakes. The West Coast and Ohio Valley will see a mix of 60s and 70s.

The central to northern Plains, Mid-South, Great Basin, Southeast, and Pacific Northwest are likely to feel 70s and 80s. Warm 80s and 90s are in the forecast for the southern Plains, Gulf Coast, and Four Corners. The Desert Southwest will experience 90s and 100s.