Weather

While the center of Tropical Depression Alberto is projected to lift northeast across Ontario and Quebec on Thursday, bringing with it the bulk of the rain, some tropical moisture will extend south from the Great Lakes and the central Appalachians to the eastern Gulf and Southeast coasts. Showers and thunderstorms across the region may produce torrential downpours in spots along with isolated flash flooding. The risk of downed trees will be highest in areas where the ground is saturated and gusty winds blow.

Much of New England can expect another dry day. As high pressure moves off the coast, the humidity will rise. Heat is projected to build over the southern Plains, with high humidity levels in the eastern part of the region. Warm and humid air will extend as far north as North Dakota.

In the West, showers and thunderstorms will occur over the interior Northwest and the northern Rockies. Some of the storms will turn severe later in the day, with possible damaging winds and flash flooding. A storm will push from Washington to western Montana. Much of the Pacific Coast and the Southwest can expect dry conditions. While no rain is expected along the Pacific Coast, clouds may be slow to break.

FOCUS: Dangerous Heat for Texas This Weekend

High pressure will continue to keep the South-Central States dry into the weekend. Heat will build in the region, with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees. With high humidity, it will feel like 110 in spots.