On Father's Day a surge of moisture and strong surface heating will create favorable conditions for severe storms, particularly across the northeast corner of the state. Storms may bring large hail, damaging wind gusts,

In the Eastern Pacific, where hurricane season began on May 15 and where storms typically form before they do in the Atlantic, has been off to a busy start. Four storms have already formed off the west coast of North America: Alvin, Barbara, Cosme and Dalila. Both seasons run through Nov. 30.

I traveled 23,000 miles in 52 days across the American Heartland. It’s a special place that can be overlooked.

Southeast Texas has been hit hard with severe rain as heavy storms continue to sweep through the area, with some areas reporting up to 10 inches of rainfall. Flash flood warnings are in effect across the region as emergency crews brace for additional severe weather.

Weather Impact Alert Day has been issued for Wednesday as the threat of strong to severe storms increases. Threats appear to be focused around wind and hail.

Gardeners should pay attention to the risks of Brown Patch disease in humid, rainy summers and remember to protect tender plants when cold snaps are predicted. Staying prepared with weather-smart tools and plant choices will help your Kansas City garden thrive through the shifting seasons.

More storms will be possible late this evening and into the night over northwest Kansas. A few more storms will be possible Monday evening again over northwest Kansas. Dry weather is expected Monday with temperatures warming up into the upper 80s and 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible near the Colorado/Kansas state-line during the evening.

Isolated severe storms will be possible through tonight in northeast Alabama, according to forecasters. The strongest storms could have wind gusts high enough to take down trees and power lines. Storms in the rest of the state could have gusty winds as well.