Wednesday's forecast: Soggy in the central U.S.

Heavy rain from the remnants of Bill will soak the southern Plains. Severe storms will lash portions of the Ohio Valley and northern Rockies.

Central U.S.: Several inches of rain from Bill could lead to floods in Texas, Oklahoma and the Mid-South. A few severe thunderstorms are possible in the Ohio Valley and northern Rockies.

West: The western U.S. will be mainly clear and very warm, especially in the Desert Southwest. Some storms are possible in New Mexico and Colorado.

East: New England and the Mid-Atlantic will get a brief break from the high heat and humidity. The Southeast will stay hot with a few afternoon storms possible in Florida.

Weather history for June 17: In 1882, the Great Grinnell Tornado hit Grinnell, Iowa, killing 130 people. In 1965, 11.08 inches of rain fell in Holly, Colo., the state's all-time greatest 24-hour rainfall.

In 2000, Casper, Wyo., fell to a record low temperature of 34 degrees.