South to be hit by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms
Heat is impacting the Southwest
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Parts of the South should prepare for scattered thunderstorms, with possible heavy rainfall and lightning.
COAST GUARD RESCUES 7 AFTER LIGHTNING STRIKES BOAT 100 MILES OFF FLORIDA
A cold front moving in from Canada could also cause severe weather across the upper Midwest and Great Lakes through Wednesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rainfall across the country (Credit: Fox News)
Temperatures are soaring in the Southwest and California, with heat advisories posted for southern California.
California forecast high temperatures (Credit: Fox News)
Warm and humid air across the Gulf Coast and Southeast will help enhance thunderstorms through midweek.
Areas to watch in the southern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)
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In the tropics, an area of a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico will be something to watch over the next few days, bringing the risk of heavy rain and flooding.