Sunday's Weather Outlook

A wet pattern continues this weekend with scattered storms across the central and eastern portions of the U.S.  In contrast, most of the West will be dry with above-normal temperatures. 

Sunday will feature more of the same, with a cold front stuck from the eastern Great Lakes to the western Gulf Coast. The result will be showers and thunderstorms from eastern Texas to the central and northern plains and eastwards across Ohio Valley, Mid-South and Mid-Atlantic. The biggest concern will be the slow-moving nature of these storms, leading to the potential for flooding, especially across the Mid-Atlantic. Otherwise, just a few spotty showers are possible over New England. 

Across the Plains, be prepared for potential strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday. Within storms, the main concerns would be damaging winds and large hail. However, perhaps a couple tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Other areas, including the northern Rockies, the western Great Lakes and New England will likely see more isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms.  

Meanwhile, a strong ridge of high pressure will build over the West. Expect dry and hot weather for the rest of the Western U.S. 

The Pacific Northwest, the tallest Rocky Mountains peaks and the Appalachian Spine into the Northeast will report high temperatures mainly in the upper 50s and 60s. Otherwise, 70s and 80s are in store across the Northern Tier. Eighties and 90s will be extensive across the rest of the nation. Though southern California into the Desert Southwest will report temperatures in 100s and a few 110s.