How about some triple digit temps?

Much of the Midwest will once again see the return of 90 degree temperatures as a strong ridging pattern will take shape.  Wednesday through the weekend we will see temps at or above 90 degrees, with Thursday bringing 100 degree temps! Tropical Storm Debby will cut off our moisture across the Central/Northern Plains and keep the showers/t-storms across the southeast.  Most areas in that region are looking at 2-6" of rainfall. 

The biggest worry across nearly half of the United States is the drought that has been ongoing for much of this spring and now summer season.  Looking at the map below, many areas are in a moderate to severe drought.  With another heat wave coming at the Midwest, this map will likely change for the worst once again by the end of the week. 

*This is courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor. 


Looking at the next few weeks, computer data continues to show no significant rains for areas across much of the country. 


Eric Szos
Chief Meteorologist