The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
A storm lingering over New England will continue to bring
showers to parts of the region today. Thunderstorms will
occur in Florida as well as along the Gulf coast in Texas.
With the exception of a spotty shower or two in Iowa, much
of the East will remain dry with temperatures as much as 10
degrees Fahrenheit below historical averages. Farther west,
another storm will begin to approach the Northwest that will
bring showers to parts of western Washington. Afternoon
thunderstorms will pop up across much of the Rockies. Some
thunderstorms may become severe from eastern Montana to
northeastern Colorado and will be capable of producing
locally damaging wind gusts, hail and flooding downpours.
High pressure will continue to promote extreme heat across
Texas and New Mexico.
SPECIAL WEATHER
No new information for this time period.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS
No new information for this time period.
DAILY EXTREMES
National High Tuesday 120 at Death Valley, CA
National Low Tuesday 31 at Mammoth Lakes, CA
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