Heat wave expands over southern US as severe storms spread through multiple regions
Record heat is expected to impact big metro areas into the weekend
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}After several reports of tornadoes around the Chicago area Wednesday night, strong-to-severe storms are expected across a widespread area stretching from the Plains, Mississippi Valley and into the Northeast.
Tornado reports over the past 18 hours around Chicago (Credit: Fox News)
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Severe storm threats across the U.S. (Credit: Fox News)
Heavy rain and flash flooding there will once again be a big risk for some of the areas that have dealt with historic rainfall.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rain forecast through Monday in the Northeast (Credit: Fox News)
Meanwhile, a significant and prolonged heat wave will expand over the Southern Tier of the country.
High temperatures in the Southwest on Saturday (Credit: Fox News)
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Potential record highs on Saturday in the West (Credit: Fox News)
Record-setting temperatures are expected for cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas heading into the weekend.