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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central US

Isolated to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and hail in the upper Great Lakes into the central High Plains. Heavy rain may create localized areas of flash flooding over parts of the Central Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley. Showers and strong to severe thunderstorms are possible over parts of the Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Jun 29, 2025 at 5:10:30 pm PDT

We're expecting showers & tstorms for much of the Sierra today. Any storms that pop up will be capable of brief heavy rainfall & erratic, gusty winds. Planning on recreating today? Make sure to keep an eye and ear to the skies. When thunder roars, go indoors!
We're heating up this weekend and into early next week with widespread Moderate HeatRisk Sunday and Monday. Shower chances increase for Mono county tomorrow, with greater chances for t'storms in NE CA on Tuesday.

 

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