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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive in western Iowa after midnight and then spread eastward into Wednesday morning. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible, with gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall the main threats. Redevelopment of showers and storms is possible Wednesday afternoon or evening with isolated severe storms and heavy rain again, but storm development remains conditional on how the morning activity plays out. Rain ends by Thursday morning south with drier conditions into Friday before renewed chances for stronger storms and heavy rainfall return at times for the weekend. Stay tuned for updates and make sure to have multiple ways to receive weather and water alerts.