Summer thunderstorms and a shift in the weather pattern should make you change what you pack going through the next week.

Scattered storms are likely from the Northern Plains to the Southeast over the next few days. These will be the pop-up and go variety of storms for most of us. A quick-moving line of storms is possible in the Dakotas followed by a quick splash of cooler air.

By Wednesday, unsettled weather should begin to impact some of the mid-Atlantic and move to the Northeast by Thursday.

As we head toward next weekend, heat is expected to build across the West. Temperatures could be close to the century mark from the Northern Rockies to the Badlands.

Two other factors to keep in mind as you travel: the pollen and smoke.

• The grasses are in full bloom in many areas, as well. Pollen sufferers will want to account for that in any outdoor plans. Mold allergy sufferers will want to keep this concern in mind across the South.
• If your trip takes you into Utah, Colorado or the northern Plains, keep smoke in mind. There are several wildfires burning that are lowering air quality. Grab the mask if you're susceptible to breathing problems.

C​urrent weather

Radar

Satellite

C​urrent winds at cruising altitude

Flyers will generally travel faster eastward with the jet stream and slower flying westward against strong headwinds in the jet stream. The jet stream is shown by the ribbons of faster moving air shaded in purples, pinks and whites on the map below.

C​urrent temperatures

N​ear-term forecast on the roads

Current weather alerts

F​orecast weather

B​elow are the forecast weather conditions and high temperatures over the next six days.

R​ain forecast

H​ealth

H​ere are a few maps to help you stay aware of current threats outside of storm systems that could impact your mind or body.

C​urrent air quality

Current smoke

Current grass pollen