Strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible from the eastern Gulf Coast up into the lower Great Lakes.  

NEW MEXICO FIRE SLOWED DUE TO RAIN, MOUNTAIN SNOW

Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in some regions.  

East US storms

Severe storm threat in the East (Credit: Fox News)

On Friday, the risk sweeps along the East Coast, including some of the big cities across the I-95 corridor during the rush hour drive home.

East Coast storms

Severe storm threat on the East Coast (Credit: Fox News)

There is also the risk of stronger storms for the Northwest on Thursday as a system moves through. 

US Weather Rain

U.S. rain forecast (Credit: Fox News)

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Meanwhile, it feels like summertime across the South and Southwest, with the ongoing threat of wildfires starting and spreading.