US forecast: Southwest to mid-Atlantic storms, tornadoes possible
The West will experience record heat
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A widespread area of strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible from the Southwest to the mid-Atlantic, affecting millions of residents.
TEXAS HEAT LEADS TO WARNINGS, ADVISORIES
Severe storm threats in the eastern U.S. (Credit: Fox News)
Large hail, damaging winds, tornadoes and heavy rain will bring the risk of heavy rainfall.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}More of the same is expected for this region on Thursday.
Heat alerts for the western U.S. (Credit: Fox News)
Record-setting heat is the story from California to Texas and the Southwest through Friday.
Excessive heat raises temperatures in U.S. cities across the Southwest (Credit: Fox News)
Temperatures will soar to over 100 degrees, with humidity making the air outside oppressive and dangerous.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The rain forecast for the Northwest (Credit: Fox News)
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In addition, the Northwest is about to get active, with rounds of heavy rain moving in from the Pacific over the next several days.