Thunderstorms, some strong, Friday morning through late Friday night Details >
Jun 19, 2013; 5:11 AM ET Short-Range Weather forecast overview for the North Central United States
Short-Range Weather forecast overview for the North Central United States
A dangerous outbreak of severe storms will strike the northern High Plains and Canadian Prairies on Wednesday.
Some showers are already firing up in the South with storms expected into the afternoon.
Warmth is forecast to build over much of the eastern half of the nation by July, with Alaska of all places helping out.
Weather forecast overview for the United States
The storms could affect cities from St. Louis to Evansville, Ind., Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio to Huntington, W.Va.
No more severe weather at Merion this weekend, but there could be a brief, pop-up thunderstorm.
Gusty thunderstorms will continue over the western Plains, Midwest and Southeast on Tuesday evening. Wind, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible, along with heavy rain.
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