After days of intense flooding in Florida, the state and many others are now preparing for an upcoming heat wave. At the same time, the Pacific Northwest is bracing for unseasonably cold weather, with the potential for late-season snow in the Rocky Mountains early next week.
The current weather map shows a mix of chaotic conditions, including the possibility of severe thunderstorms forming between hot and cold fronts. Forecasters have warned that these colliding fronts may result in flash flooding in areas between eastern Nebraska and northern Wisconsin on Saturday night, as well as strong storms across parts of eastern Montana into North and South Dakota.
