According to a weather report, northeast residents can expect rain and thunderstorms this week. The weather conditions can potentially ease the region's unusual heat.

Recent Nature World News (NWN) reports show that parts of the Northeast have recorded flooding rainfall and scorching heat, particularly in the astronomical summer. In July, more parts of the region will still experience severe thunderstorm potential.

The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of severe thunderstorms affecting portions of the following:

  • Central Plains
  • Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley

The main concerns are the following:

  • large hail
  • damaging winds
  • isolated tornadoes

Additionally, moderate to heavy rain can unload into the Upper Midwest and cause flash flooding.

Northeast Weather Outlook in July

New York City Weather
New York City Weather by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

According to a weather report published on June 28, a stormy condition is forecast in the Northeast this late week until July, breaking the scorching heat this astronomical summer. Currently, the forecast monitors the development of a weather pattern that could unleash thunderstorms in the Northeast portions.

While relief is coming this late week, homeowners should still watch out for the return of heatwaves. Vulnerable populations are at risk of prolonged exposure to high temperatures, particularly the following individuals:

  • Older adults
  • Pregnant women
  • People with medical conditions
  • Children

On Saturday, residents can notice a stormy weather outlook, packed with flash flood risk and travel delays, in the following areas:

  • Portland
  • Boston
  • New York
  • North Bay
  • Kingston
  • Buffalo
  • Detroit
  • Pittsburgh
  • Indianapolis
  • Louisville
  • St. Louis
  • Springfield

Due to possible thunderstorms, NWS warns of escalating thunderstorm conditions this week. The advisory reminds homeowners and motorists to stay indoors and alert for changing weather conditions.

In addition, the NWS New York forecast reveals a sunny day on Friday, with low humidity and temperatures reaching the high 70s and low 80s. However, homeowners should be alerted to moderate rip current risk, particularly in Suffolk County and NYC.

From Friday to Monday, residents can anticipate a cooler and less humid weather outlook in the following areas:

  • Minneapolis
  • Omaha
  • St. Louis
  • Green Bay
  • Detroit
  • Indianapolis
  • Nashville
  • Pittsburgh
  • Detroit
  • Buffalo
  • Boston
  • Richmond

Weather Next Week and Independence Day

Next week, the latest weather forecast shows that heat will expand in parts of the U.S., with highs reaching into the 90s, and will become increasingly humid. Areas with potential heatwaves are expected in the following:

  • Amarillo
  • Hays
  • Kansas City
  • Fort Smith
  • San Antonio
  • Jackson
  • New Orleans
  • Nashville
  • Atlanta
  • Jacksonville
  • Charleston
  • Wilmington
  • Raleigh
  • Roanoke
  • Washington

On Independence Day, a hotter weather outlook is forecast in Boston, New York, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and El Paso.

Meanwhile, in Boston, the advisory shows that lingering showers and a few thunderstorms can unload by early-mid morning.

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