Father’s Day Weather Forecast: An East Vs. West Contrast Expected

Here’s Your Father’s Day Weekend Forecast

Father’s Day will feature a contrast between storms to dodge in the East and extreme heat gripping parts of the West, both of which might require a Plan B if you have outdoor activities in the works.

Here’s a look at what to plan for on Sunday:

Who Could Be Wet Vs. Dry

• Overview: Areas from the South to the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast have a threat of showers and storms as Gulf moisture teams up with an upper-level disturbance and a stalled front. A few isolated to scattered severe storms could also billow up in the Plains and Northern Rockies. The Central and Southern Rockies to the West Coast will stay dry.
• In Detail: One important note is that not every location shaded green on our maps will see wet weather all day long because the showers and storms will be scattered in nature. But it’s worth having an alternative indoor plan on top of making sure you have a way to shelter from lightning if you hear thunder and are caught outdoors. Locally heavy rain is also possible in spots from the Plains to the Southeast, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic, so flash flooding cannot be ruled out.
• Possible Sporting Events Affected: The U.S. Open golf tournament outside of Pittsburgh might have to contend with showers and storms, so interruptions to play are possible. Major League Baseball games in the stormy zone include: Miami Marlins at Washington Nationals | Los Angeles Angels at Baltimore Orioles | Toronto Blue Jays at Philadelphia Phillies | Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets | Colorado Rockies at Atlanta Braves

Summer’s Extreme Heat Battles Spring’s Cooler Leftovers

• Sweltering: The Southwest will see the most extreme heat this weekend, with highs hitting 110-plus degrees in Phoenix. Mid-to-upper 90s will make for hot afternoons in Albuquerque and Salt Lake City, while Denver hitting the lower 90s is nearly 10 degrees above average.
• Keeping Their Cool: 60s and 70s might be all the Northeast can manage for highs, so it will feel more like spring than summer, and, in other words, not great for pool or beach weather.
• Typical For Mid-June: Much of the South will have highs in the 80s to lower 90s along with plenty of humidity. Stay hydrated if you are going to spend time outside.

Chris Dolce has been a senior digital meteorologist with weather.com for 15 years after beginning his career with The Weather Channel in the early 2000s.