Friday's forecast: Eastern heat, rainy Plains
Summer-like heat will continue to sear the eastern U.S. Friday as showers and thunderstorms soak portions of the Midwest and central Plains.
East: Warm and humid conditions will continue for most of the eastern U.S. Friday, as high temperatures soar into the 90s. Only a few showers are expected in Florida and the mid-Atlantic.
Central U.S.: Heavy rain will soak the central Plains and upper Midwest on Friday. The heaviest rain, along with some severe storms, is likely in Kansas and Missouri.
West: Mostly clear skies and mild to warm temperatures will make for a pleasant Friday in the western U.S.
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Weather history for Sept. 9: In 1939, Charlotte, N.C., soared to 101 degrees, the city's latest 100-degree temperature on record. In 1965, Hurricane Betsy hit the Florida Keys.