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.

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.

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

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

Plan something outdoors as the day in the Philadelphia region is looking dry and considerably less humid than Thursday, making for an ideal summer day to spend time outside.  Changes are coming for the weekend as your NEXT Weather team is now tracking the possibility of pop-up showers and storms both Saturday and Sunday.

Here’s how climate change drives harsher storms, extreme heat, and flooding in places like Kansas City, according to climate experts. But there are actions you can take to make a difference.

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.