Southern Heat Wave Continues – National Weather Outlook For June 27, 2023

by | Jun 27, 2023 | Weather

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National Weather Forecast

The heat wave continues across the Southern United States on Tuesday, with cities from Arizona to Texas reaching the 100s for highs (and, in Texas, heat index values above 110F). Otherwise, showers and storms will be possible along and ahead of a cold front from the eastern Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. Scattered storms will be possible at times from the Plains back to the Northwest.

The heaviest rain through mid-week will be across the Northeast, where some locations could receive over 3”. Flash flooding could be a concern in some areas.

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