Severe Storms Expected Mid-South, Heat Wave Forecasted

A variety of weather patterns are impacting parts of the United States this week, with severe weather risks and rising temperatures. In West Virginia and neighboring areas, showers and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday, bringing concerns of flooding and damaging winds, followed by a heat wave with highs in the lower 90s and dry conditions as high pressure builds. Similarly, Omaha is under a First Alert 6 Weather Day for potential severe storms Tuesday evening and overnight, with risks of hail and strong winds. The Mid-South region, including Memphis, faces a Level 2 threat for isolated strong storms Wednesday evening, with possible flash flooding and gusty winds, and temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s with a potential heat advisory over the weekend. Overall, the central and eastern U.S. should prepare for a mix of severe storms and significant heat in the coming days.