Warm, humid conditions across the central and eastern United States have made the region especially vulnerable to flash flooding, weather forecasters say.

Given the high levels of heat and humidity in D.C. much of this month, Friday, a little cooler and a bit less humid, seemed remarkably pleasant by contrast.

The Storm Prediction Center has areas along and north of I-64 in a marginal risk for a few strong storms. The better chance for severe storms looks to be to our north closer to Indianapolis over to Columbus on Saturday. Another round of afternoon storms looks likely on Sunday with heavy downpours and some gusty winds as the main concerns.

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An unusual monsoon pattern is bringing the chance for rare July thunderstorms to the Southland. Meteorologists say the biggest concern is dry lightning starting a fire.

Severe summer storms sweeping from the Midwest to New York are putting more than 60 million Americans on alert for flooding and dangerous heat.

Mainly Cloudy with Peeks of Sun in the Twin Cities Today and Rain Sprinkles possible this afternoon with highs in the mid 70s and Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph – also becoming Humid during the evening hours.

COUPLE OF THUNDERSHOWERS WORKING NORTH HERE OF GALLUP AND GRANDSON, WHERE THERE’S A LITTLE RAIN BETWEEN MORIARTY AND RUIDOSO AROUND THE AREA. WE’RE DRY AROUND ALBUQUERQUE. DOESN’T LOOK TO BE AS HAZY THIS MORNING.