only to emerge to find their house completely flattened but so far no reports of injuries. now, these storms are from a powerful cold front bringing dangerous downpours and thunderstorms to millions. let's get the latest from accuweather meteorologist jim dickey. good morning, jim. >> good morning, reena and devin. holding on to strong to severe thunderstorms across the southeast as a cold front marches from the coast of eastern north carolina back towards new orleans. storms will bring gusty winds, large hail and torrential rain. a cool air mass settles into the ohio valley across the great lakes. many spots a good 10 to 15 degrees below average. this while temperatures are soaring across the west. widespread 90s and triple digits as moisture continues to be drawn into the four corners. and a round of widespread heavy thunderstorms is expected throughout the day. reena and devin, back to you. >> thanks so much, jim. there's progress this morning against the nation's largest wildfire. the so-called buzzard complex fire in oregon is now 95% contained. but hot, dry conditions in california are fanning flames in