Tampa starts Wednesday clear and muggy before temperatures hit 94 degrees and afternoon storms roll in. Rain chances rise sharply heading into the weekend.

Early storms should clear Milwaukee Wednesday, followed by a sunny and cooler Thursday and Friday. Weekend warmth returns with more rain and storm chances.

Washington gets one more mostly sunny day Wednesday before Thursday brings hotter temperatures and a heightened risk of severe thunderstorms. The weekend dries out, but next week could feel like peak summer.

Clear skies will give way to humid heat and scattered storms Wednesday, with rain chances climbing sharply by Saturday.

Philadelphia will enjoy a sunny, 86-degree Wednesday before showers and thunderstorms arrive Thursday. The weekend looks calmer, but next week heats up again.

Boston gets a sunny Wednesday with an 80-degree high before humidity and storm chances arrive Thursday into Friday.

Atlanta will hit 92 Wednesday before afternoon storms move in. Thursday brings cooler temperatures but a higher risk of heavy rain and localized flooding.

Cincinnati will heat up from a clear 59-degree morning to 87 Wednesday, with overnight storms possible before a hotter weekend arrives.

Columbus gets a sunny, 84-degree Wednesday before a few late storms and a hotter stretch arrive next week.

Cleveland gets a warm, partly sunny Wednesday before late-night storm chances return. Then comes a brief cooldown and a warmer weekend.

Fog fades Wednesday as Pittsburgh warms to 83. Thursday brings scattered storms before a sunny weekend.

Orlando’s clear Wednesday morning will turn hot and stormy after 2 p.m. The forecast brings lightning, gusty winds and localized flooding risks.

A sunny Wednesday gives Baltimore one more easy outdoor day before thunderstorms and gusty winds arrive Thursday. The weekend turns drier, but temperatures climb into the 90s next week.