The Nation's Weather 09.04.08

By WEATHER UNDERGROUND

The remnants of Gustav were to continue heading north on Thursday, triggering severe weather and cause flooding problems as it heads toward the Great Lakes. The upper and mid-Mississippi Valley regions were to see strong winds and possible tornadoes.

Rains were to diminish in the lower Mississippi Valley as Gustav was to be replaced with cool and dry air, helping to alleviate flooding problems across the Southeast.

Tropical Storm Hanna was to move northward on Thursday but remain off the coast of Florida. Strong winds and dangerous surf were expected along the Atlantic coast.

In the Northeast, partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures were predicted as high pressure builds. New England could see a few showers.

To the west, widespread showers and thunderstorms were expected in the Northern Plains. The West coast was to continue seeing sunny skies and warm weather.

There was a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the Southwest.

Temperatures in the Lower 48 states on Wednesday ranged from 28 degrees at Yellowstone, Wyo., to 106 degrees at Thermal, Calif.