High temperatures are forecast to reach into the upper 90s and triple digits, with temperatures only expected to be a few degrees cooler this weekend.

Meanwhile, heat is anticipated to expand across the south-central U.S. by Saturday as highs into the mid-90s engulf the southern Plains.

Well above average temperatures should span into the central Plains and mid-Mississippi Valley as well, with numerous daily record high temperatures possible.

Cooler and more fall-like temperatures will be found across the East today, with areas of frost likely from the central Appalachians to the Northeast early this morning.

The next autumn cold front to impact the Nation is forecast to cross the Great Lakes and Northeast by Saturday before stalling over the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday.

An area of low pressure developing along this frontal boundary is expected to deepen and move eastward over the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes.

Areas of showers and thunderstorms surrounding the system may dampen outdoor activities, with a few isolated strong thunderstorms possible between eastern Kentucky and West Virginia.

Following in the wake of Hurricane Milton, strong northeasterly flow aided by a high pressure system over the southern Appalachians will provide the potential for continued coastal hazards as well as locally heavy rain along the Atlantic Coast of Florida.

Developing thunderstorms along the southeast Florida coastline in particular may remain somewhat stationary due to opposing flow aloft, while also containing intense rainfall rates.

A Marginal Risk (level 1/4) of Excessive Rainfall has been issued for this region on Saturday and Sunday in order to highlight the threat of localized flash flooding. ■