Most People Have NO IDEA What's Coming Next Week

A major atmospheric pattern shift is developing across the United States, with a large ridge building over the central and eastern U.S. bringing record-breaking heat (90s-100s°F) and drought conditions, while a trough along the west coast brings cooler weather, rain, and even late-June snow in the Bitterroots region. This setup creates a 'ring of fire' pattern where thunderstorm clusters rotate around the heat dome, bringing severe weather risks including damaging winds, hail, and potential tornadoes across the Plains, Midwest, and Ohio Valley. The pattern also includes winter storm warnings for 4-8 inches of snow in the Bitterroots and strong wind concerns across the western U.S.