Most areas in this corridor can expect sunny, dry weather with low humidity. The cool, dry air will fall short of reaching the central Plains to the lower mid-Atlantic, where rounds of heavy thunderstorms and localized flooding are expected in this swath.
Storms will be scattered across the Southern states, with the bulk of the downpours focusing on part of southeastern Texas and southern Louisiana. Locally feisty storms could erupt over the High Plains, while spotty storms will dot parts of Arizona and New Mexico.
Much of the rest of the West can expect a dry day with at least partial sunshine.
DAILY EXTREMES
National High Thursday 109 at Needles, CA
National Low Thursday 31 at Angel Fire, NM