Record heat fuels severe storms, heavy rain threat across Eastern U.S., with large hail and tornadoes possible

Record heat fuels severe storms, heavy rain threat across Eastern U.S., with large hail and tornadoes possible

Record heat out west is fueling the potential for severe storms across the East by Sunday afternoon. While a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out, large hail is currently the primary threat, accompanied by the potential for damaging winds. A Level 2 of 5 severe storm risk has been issued for parts of the Ohio Valley. Stick with FOX Weather for the latest updates.