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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Rainfall spreads northeast through the afternoon and evening, continuing into Thursday with heavy rainfall most likely overnight. Areas south of U.S. Highway 18 are expected to see highest rainfall amounts in excess of 2" with possible water impacts to rivers and roadways. Flash flooding is possible where storms frequent.
Rainfall moves into the region this afternoon, continuing through Thursday. Heaviest and more persistent rainfall expected to remain south of U.S. Highway 18 locally from northeast Iowa into far southwest Wisconsin where 2" or more of rainfall will be possible. Heaviest rainfall expected overnight into Thursday morning. Slightly cooler nights through the weekend increase Frost/Freeze potential for Monday morning.