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FXUS01 KWBC 290734
PMDSPD

Short Range Forecast Discussion
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
333 AM EDT Fri Aug 29 2025

Valid 12Z Fri Aug 29 2025 - 12Z Sun Aug 31 2025

...Sweeping cold front to bring more fall-like weather to the
Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, the Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic the next
few days...

...Summertime heat persists across South Texas, the Desert
Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest...

...Wet and stormy weather expected from the Plains to along the
Gulf Coast and into Florida through the weekend...

After a taste of fall-like weather this past week, a sweeping cold
front will bring another reinforcing shot of cooler than normal
air to much of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Northeast, and
Mid-Atlantic the next few days. High temperatures will mostly top
out in the 60s and 70s, with overnight lows dipping into the 40s
and 50s. Some of the typically colder spots may even drop into the
30s. In addition to cool temperatures, the front will also likely
spark a few scattered showers and thunderstorms across parts of
the Northeast through the holiday weekend. Otherwise, high
pressure builds into the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley in the wake
of the front, delivering very pleasant weather to round out the
month of August.

While much of the Lower 48 are experiencing temperatures that are
more common in September and October, summer-like warmth continues
to hold strong across parts of South Texas, the Desert Southwest,
and the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures in these hot spots will
soar well into the 90s, with some places climbing into the triple
digits. The hottest temperatures will be found in the lower desert
valleys of southern California, southern Nevada, and southwest
Arizona where highs will near 110 degrees. To beat the heat this
Labor Day weekend, remember to stay hydrated, take frequent
breaks, and seek shade and air conditioning when possible.

Wet and stormy weather is in store across much of the Plains, Gulf
Coast, Southeast, and Florida through the weekend as several
slow-moving frontal systems provide the focus for daily shower and
thunderstorm activity. The slow motion of these systems combined
with well above normal moisture will set the stage for frequent
rounds of downpours and the possibility of localized to scattered
instances of flash flooding. Multiple Slight Risks of excessive
rainfall (level 2/4) have been outlined in these areas,
highlighting the potential flash flood danger to Labor Day weekend
travelers. If traveling this weekend, make a plan before venturing
out, and be sure to be aware of alternate routes in case you
encounter flooded roadways. Remember, Turn Around, Don`t Drown!


Miller


Graphics available at
https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/basicwx/basicwx_ndfd.php
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