Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

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Briefings

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Local Storm Reports

Severe Weather Outlooks

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Information on SPC's Severe Thunderstorm Risk Categories

River Flooding

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Grassland Fire Danger

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Drought Monitor

Smoke and Air Quality

Hazard Mapping System Fire and Smoke Product

Northern Plains Air Quality

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Precipitation Forecast

1-Day Rainfall

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2-Day Rainfall

**2-Day Rain Forecast** *Click for bigger image*

3-Day Rainfall

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Range of 3-Day Precipitation Possibilities

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Probability of Precipitation Amounts

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**Probability of 0.50 Inch** *Click for bigger image*

**Probability of 1 Inch** *Click for bigger image*

Additional Weather Elements

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Max Temperature	Day 1		Day 2		Day 3		Day 4		Day 5
Min Temperature	Day 1		Day 2		Day 3		Day 4		Day 5
Min Rel Humidity	Day 1		Day 2		Day 3		Day 4		Day 5
Heat Index	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7	Period 8	Period 9
Max Wind Gust	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7	Period 8	Period 9
Chance of Precip	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7	Period 8	Period 9