Allison Rogers

Friday brings more intense heat with highs around 92, before rain returns to impact Independence Day plans. Here's what we're tracking.

The Ohio Thunderstorm Project was America's first large-scale scientific study mandated by Congress, according to NWS meteorologist Mike Kurz.

This year, El Niño is predicted to strengthen to a moderate or strong level by the end of 2026.

We could see a few pop-up storms today but better rain chances arrive late-week.

Rain and storms will be hit and miss through today, but higher rain chances arrive for the rest of the week.

Scattered rain returns Thursday and chances increase Friday.

Storms come and go in the next 24 hours. Heavy rain remains a threat through Friday.

Scattered rain wraps up this morning, but afternoon pop-ups remain possible.

Spotty showers will be around this afternoon. Stray downpours will be possible Saturday before drying out Sunday.

It's great outside today, but temperatures climb to the 90s midweek. Humidity makes it feel hotter.