The Northeast, already saturated from previous rainfall, is facing the threat of further flooding with more heavy rain expected. Meanwhile, a dangerous heatwave is building across the southern tier of the US, impacting regions from the West Coast to Florida, with over 90 million people under heat advisories or excessive heat warnings. Record-breaking temperatures are anticipated over the weekend.

Projected rainfall across the Northeast.

Forecast high temperatures in the West, potentially reaching record levels.

Heat alerts issued for the western and southern US.