Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will threaten the Plains over the next few days, with the risk of large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.  

The threat of severe storms on Thursday across the U.S.

The threat of severe storms on Thursday  (Credit: Fox News)

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The threat of severe storms on Friday

The threat of severe storms on Friday in the central U.S. (Credit: Fox News)

Heavy rain could cause flash flooding, especially for parts of Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley.  

Rain forecast in Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley

Rain forecast in Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley over the next week (Credit: Fox News)

This will be a good thing for the drought situation, but too much rain in a short period of time will bring dangerous conditions.  

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Forecast high temperatures in the West

Weekend forecast highs in the West (Credit: Fox News)

Meanwhile, a warm-up across the West will bring summertime heat along the coast, including the Pacific Northwest.