Breakfast Brief: Soggy Mid-Atlantic may flood

The heat will continue to sizzle across the West, with more record-breaking temperatures on the way. On the other end of the country, heavy downpours may lead to flooding across the Mid-Atlantic.

Sizzling heat continues for parts of California, Nevada, Arizona and the Rockies. Once again, the TemperatureRadar is showing record or near-record highs across these regions. While the Pacific Northwest is experiencing a much-needed dip in temperatures, the heat sticks around for the rest of the West into the weekend.

Heat and humidity stick around across the Southeast, but record highs are unlikely. Storms will pop up over the Mid-Atlantic, and they will have some tropical moisture to work with.

A weak tropical disturbance is producing scattered showers and thunderstorms off the Carolinas. This low is not expected to develop but it will help send tropical moisture north to the Mid-Atlantic. Combine this system with a stalled front, and heavy downpours will ensue. Rain totals up to 5 inches will be possible.

Heat and humidity can be a deadly combination, which is why you need to know about "feels like" temperatures. Click here to learn more about "feels like" temperatures and how Weather & Radar brings you the most up-to-date temperature and humidity data.