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Increased humidity and a new storm system will bring rain, potential flooding, and severe thunderstorms to the area starting this weekend and continuing into early next week.

A storm system is bringing 1-2 inches of rain to the Twin Cities, tapering by evening. The weekend will see mainly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s, followed by a potential thunderstorm chance Monday night into Tuesday.

Metro Detroit will experience a warm day with temperatures near 90 degrees before a storm system brings periodic showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Cooler temperatures around 80 degrees are expected Saturday and Sunday, with drier, warmer conditions returning next week as high pressure moves in.

Record heat is expected in Miami and Fort Lauderdale on Friday with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices in the 100s. Rain chances will increase Friday afternoon as moisture expands across Florida, leading to scattered storms this weekend and into next week, with temperatures gradually cooling to near-normal levels.

A slow-moving storm system caused torrential downpours, flooding, and downed tree limbs in New York and New Jersey. New Jersey, particularly Paterson, experienced severe impacts including lightning strikes and flood rescues.

A storm system is expected to bring additional flooding downpours and damaging winds to New York and New Jersey late Tuesday into Wednesday. The threat of an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, with the potential for severe weather following a recent weekend drenching.

A flood watch is in effect for Middle Tennessee through Sunday due to a storm system potentially bringing up to five inches of rain. Officials advise residents to evacuate if necessary, document flood damage, and contact insurance companies, noting that many standard policies exclude flood coverage.

The coolest June 26 in 11 years is expected in Chicagoland with extensive clouds and a chance of showers. A storm system moving from central Missouri into downstate Illinois will bring cloudy skies throughout the day, particularly in the morning and afternoon.

Mayor Brandon Johnson surveyed storm damage in Chicago as thousands remained without power on Friday. Crews worked to restore service and assess damage from a storm system affecting the entire city.

A weak storm system is bringing scattered light rain to Southern California on Saturday, with windier conditions expected at Stagecoach, according to the National Weather Service. Rainfall totals are projected to be minimal, around a tenth of an inch.

A storm system is expected to bring light rain to most areas of Los Angeles on Saturday. The weather event is forecasted to affect the majority of the city.