The heat peaks on Saturday, coinciding with the Summer Solstice, but it could end with a bang. Where's the thunder risk this weekend? ⛈ Catch up on our weather studio live for the full picture www.youtube.com/live/jZQXD2nSUdg?si=z3ReIQg64YRUV38h pic.x.com/7K3XjLz7SY

Extremely dangerous heat wave expands from Midwest to East Coast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail, damaging wind gusts and tornadoes across the northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. Repeating storms may lead to flash flooding in parts of the Southern High Plains. pic.x.com/MXyMJXbPlY

Isolated showers and thunderstorms across the area this afternoon and these will continue into the early evening. The main impacts with these storms will be quick heavy downpours, brief gusty winds, and frequent lightning. #lawx #mswx pic.x.com/erwDIq0e5f

[3:20pm 6/20] ⛈️ Isolated storms are popping up and will gradually increase in coverage later this afternoon. ⚠️ A few strong storms, especially in S MS, could be capable of locally heavy downpours, gusty winds up to 50 mph, and small hail. ⚡️ When thunder roars, go indoors! pic.x.com/2rrxWcZcN1