Ohio Valley woke up in the 60s Wednesday — what happened by afternoon will make you think twice before stepping outside

Ohio Valley woke up in the 60s Wednesday — what happened by afternoon will make you think twice before stepping outside

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Wednesday morning felt like fall. By afternoon, it felt like the middle of August. Across the Ohio Valley, temperatures started the day in the comfortable 60s and low 70s, giving residents a deceptively cool start to what turned into a full summer scorcher. Indianapolis opened at 66 degrees. Fort Wayne sat at … Read more

60 mph wind gusts are coming to the Northeast Thursday — forecasters say these cities need to be ready now

60 mph wind gusts are coming to the Northeast Thursday — forecasters say these cities need to be ready now

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Residents across the Northeast are waking up to a serious weather alert this Thursday morning — and forecasters say the window to prepare is short. A Marginal Risk corridor, Level 1 out of 5, is now in place for a narrow but significant stretch of the region. The zone runs from near … Read more

Florida storm pattern shifts this week — here’s which city gets hit hardest and when

Florida storm pattern shifts this week — here's which city gets hit hardest and when

ORLANDO, Florida — Florida is heading into a complicated weather week — and where you live will decide exactly when to brace for the worst of it. Wednesday Belongs to Orlando The first major event arrives Wednesday afternoon, when sea breezes push inland from both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts simultaneously. When these two wind … Read more

N.J. is about to get hit with dangerous heat and flooding at the same time — here’s what you need to know

N.J. is about to get hit with dangerous heat and flooding at the same time — here's what you need to know

TRENTON, New Jersey — New Jersey is dealing with two serious weather threats at the same time right now — and neither one is letting up anytime soon. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through the state Wednesday, dropping more than an inch of rain per hour in some spots. Flash flood warnings are already … Read more

Philadelphia’s sixth heat wave hits Thursday — and the humidity will make it feel unbearable

Philadelphia's sixth heat wave hits Thursday — and the humidity will make it feel unbearable

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Summer is not letting up. Thursday marks the start of the sixth heat wave of the season for the Philadelphia region, and this one comes loaded — high heat, suffocating humidity, and a real chance of severe storms. Temperatures will climb into the low 90s, but that is not the number that … Read more

NYC declares emergency for Thursday and Friday — here is what every resident needs to know right now

NYC declares emergency for Thursday and Friday — here is what every resident needs to know right now

NEW YORK CITY, New York — New York City is not taking any chances this week. City officials have activated emergency plans for both extreme heat and flash flooding ahead of what forecasters are calling two of the most dangerous weather days of the summer. Thursday and Friday have both been declared First Alert Weather … Read more

Maryland’s nice weather is already over — here’s what’s coming and why Friday could ruin your weekend plans

Maryland's nice weather is already over — here's what's coming and why Friday could ruin your weekend plans

BALTIMORE, Maryland — If Tuesday felt like a breath of fresh air, enjoy the memory. Muggy conditions and stormy weather are back in Maryland as of Wednesday, and the forecast only gets more intense heading into the weekend. Wednesday Brings Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Overnight temperatures are settling into the 70s, but the humidity … Read more

Philadelphia is about to get hit with storms, suffocating humidity and a possible heat wave — are you ready?

Philadelphia is about to get hit with storms, suffocating humidity and a possible heat wave — are you ready?

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — If you are stepping outside Wednesday, bring an umbrella — and maybe extra hairspray too. Pop-up showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day across the Philadelphia region as a warm front pushes through the area. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but pockets of moderate to heavy rain are possible, so … Read more

Severe storms are targeting St. Louis and central Illinois Wednesday — here’s what’s heading your way

Severe storms are targeting St. Louis and central Illinois Wednesday — here's what's heading your way

ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Storms are on the way Wednesday, and forecasters are warning they could pack a punch before the day is done. An upper-level disturbance is set to trigger afternoon storm development across a corridor stretching from Missouri into central Illinois on August 5. St. Louis, Springfield, Missouri, Peoria, and Quincy all fall … Read more