Lightning storms threaten to crackle over the mountain range, raising worries about new wildfires. In the Seattle area, we're in for "a little bit of a roller coaster" with temperatures.

A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:13 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Dale and Henry counties.

Just one acre of corn can put as much as 4,000 gallons of water in the lower atmosphere, so how does that affect the weather? AccuWeather's Matt Benz breaks it down.

Off and on thunderstorms through the week. Some storms could produce heavy rain, gusty winds and small hail. Storm chances continue into the weekend.

A ground stop is in place at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. The FAA issued the ground stop at 12:20 p.m., and it is expected to remain in effect until at least 1:30 p.m. as showers and storms blow through the city and suburbs.

A heat advisory has been extended until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Heat indices are slated to reach a high of 105 due to scorching hot temperatures and high humidity in the region.

Isolated thunderstorms are possible, particularly in the afternoon and evening, with the potential for strong wind gusts. The western and eastern parts of the state may see scattered storm activity, though coverage is expected to be limited. Areas near Lake Huron and the eastern Upper Peninsula have a slightly higher chance of precipitation.

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