Severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for New Jersey today with the potential for localized flash flooding and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Thunderstorms are likely to develop this afternoon, with rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour possible. The storms are expected between 2 and 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread damage and water rescues. This weekend's calmer forecast may bring some relief.

Philadelphia's upcoming week weather includes showers, thunderstorms, and high temperatures peaking near 97°F.

An extreme heat warning will be in place for all or part of 14 counties in New Jersey. It runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Salem, Somerset and northwestern Burlington and western Monmouth. The heat index could reach 105 degrees in those counties, the National Weather Service said.

The heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. in portions of central Indiana on July 25, while there's a marginal risk for severe weather the same day. "We call it evaporative

Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Massachusetts on Sunday, July 27, according to the National Weather Service. The bulk of the rain is expected to occur Sunday morning until mid afternoon, primarily in the northwest and north central regions of the state.

All the way from Sula to Whitefish, wildfire activity lit up Saturday afternoon —brought on by severe thunderstorms and lightning.

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:29 p.m. EDT for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. EDT for Tuscola County.