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Heat dome continues this weekend, cooler temps next week
September 19, 2026, 9:16 am EDT
This weekend may be hot from Texas to Missouri and south to Georgia, but there’s good news ahead. Relief from the heat is on its way with cooler temperatures next week. Highs will finally drop to feel more like fall for cities like St. Louis and Atlanta. Here’s when to get outside.
Flood risk continues for Chicago, Milwaukee this weekend
September 19, 2026, 9:08 am EDT
Flooding remains a concern for Chicago and Milwaukee this weekend, as a slow-moving front keeps September's rainy, gloomy pattern in place across the Midwest. With baseball and football games taking place this weekend, fans should keep an eye on the forecast. An additional 2-3 inches or more of rain is possible in these already saturated areas, raising the risk for flash flooding. Here's the latest forecast.
Cooler fall temps, heat wave relief coming next week
September 18, 2026, 8:03 am EDT
This weekend may be hot in the central U.S., but that doesn’t mean next week will be! Relief is finally coming from the heat with cooler temperatures next week. Highs will fall up to 30 degrees from today to Tuesday of next week for cities like St. Louis, giving a taste of fall to areas that have been baking under an endless summer.
Potential heavy rain, flood threat for the Northeast this weekend
September 18, 2026, 6:45 am EDT
After a cool, sunny start to the weekend, heavy rain and potential flooding is moving into the Northeast, including Boston and New York, by Sunday and Monday. Saturday is the day to go outside, with highs in the 60s and 70s, but Sunday’s outlook is considerably more dreary, and rain is expected to last into the work week.
Flash flooding threat for Midwest, Ohio Valley from days of heavy rain
September 18, 2026, 6:43 am EDT
The threat of heavy rain and potential flash flooding threat persists into the weekend for the Midwest and Ohio Valley thanks to a stalled frontal system. Heavy rain has been ongoing for days, so soils are already saturated and many rivers are already running high. Up to an additional 5 inches of rain is possible in cities like Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin, and flood watches are also in effect until Saturday for Indianapolis and Cincinnati.
More rain for the Midwest and Plains
September 17, 2026, 3:16 pm EDT
More rain for the Midwest and Plains
Rain keeps falling across the Midwest and Plains through the weekend
September 17, 2026, 3:15 pm EDT
Another round of rain is headed for the Midwest and Central Plains, stretching through the weekend. Soggy ground from past rain means flooding is possible. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City and Des Moines could see days of rain. Here's the timing and who sees the heaviest totals.
Northeast to see rain and storms Thursday and over the weekend
September 17, 2026, 8:42 am EDT
Rain and storms are heading to the major metropolitan areas of the Northeast Thursday evening. A brief clearing on Friday is expected before more rain is possible over the weekend. New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington should stay weather aware. Here’s the latest.
Midwest flood threat continues into weekend for Chicago, Des Moines
September 17, 2026, 6:43 am EDT
A stationary front continues to sit across the Midwest, fueling another day of storms and heavy rainfall across the Plains into the Great Lakes. Additional rainfall of 3-5 inches is possible. Many of these areas have already gotten plenty of rain this week, so any more rain from these storms could become a flood event. Cities like Des Moines, Chicago and Minneapolis are all under a threat of flooding today. Here’s the latest forecast.
Monsoonal moisture expected to trigger flooding for Southwest, Phoenix
September 16, 2026, 8:05 am EDT
Monsoonal moisture is picking up today across the Desert Southwest as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in the region. These downpours could cause flash flooding, even if it isn’t raining actively, as heavy rain upstream can still bring flooding waters downstream. Places like Phoenix and Tucson are at greatest risk. Here’s the latest forecast.

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