Heavy rain, flash flooding across Midwest as thunderstorms hit Gulf Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms including large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes will impact the Central Plains and Midwest Thursday.  

A stalled front will bring heavy rain and flash flooding across the same region and into the Ohio Valley through Saturday morning. 

Showers and thunderstorms will also pop up across the Gulf Coast into Florida while the Northeast enjoys a very nice day.

HISTORIC DROUGHT IN WEST BRINGS PLAGUE OF GRASSHOPPERS

Extreme heat will once again be a major headline over the West with excessive heat warnings and watches from the Northwest down into California.  

The high temperatures and dry conditions will lead to widespread fire concerns as well.  

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California is currently dealing with at least one severe wildfire: the Willow Fire has scorched nearly 3,000 acres since igniting last week and evacuations and concerns mounted Tuesday in and beyond Monterey County. 

Janice Dean currently serves as senior meteorologist for FOX News Channel (FNC). In addition, she is the morning meteorologist for FNC’s “FOX and Friends” (weekdays 6-9AM/ET). She joined the network in January 2004. She is the author of several books. Her latest is “Make Your Own Sunshine.” Click here for more information on Janice Dean.