Strong heat and humidity dominate much of the eastern United States today, with widespread high temperatures across the South and Northeast expected to persist into the weekend[2]. Storm systems moving through the Midwest are likely to bring flash flooding, especially in portions of Kansas and Missouri, with continued risk of severe storms and heavy rain[2].
In the Northeast corridor, Friday will be particularly hot and uncomfortable, with high heat indices and minimal relief expected[4]. The I-95 corridor, in particular, should prepare for oppressive conditions.
The Gulf Coast faces rain and surf hazards due to a disturbance expected to produce rainfall and rip currents, although tropical depression formation remains unlikely before the system moves inland this weekend[4].
Out West, areas such as Phoenix, Arizona, are experiencing continued hot and sunny conditions. Phoenix can expect high temperatures near 107°F (42°C) today and through the weekend, with clear nights and little chance of precipitation until early next week[5]. In the broader western region of Australia, significant rain and windy conditions are moving in, with the east expecting frosty mornings but mostly sunny weather later in the day[1].
Overall, the forecast calls for:
- Extreme heat: Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S. regions
- Flood risk: Midwest, especially Kansas and Missouri
- Gulf Coast: Rain, rip currents, low chance of tropical depression
- West: Continued dry and hot conditions, especially in desert areas
- Sunrise/Sunset: Across the U.S., sunrise at 5:46 AM and sunset at 8:19 PM, for approximately 12.5 hours of daylight[7]
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