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Severe Thunderstorms; Excessive Rainfall; Dangerous Heat; Air Quality Concerns and the Tropics

Wildfire smoke will push into the Midwest, worsening air quality. A frontal system brings severe storms from the Northern Plains to the Mid‑Atlantic the next few days. Heavy Gulf Coast rain is possible as Tropical Depression Two has formed, while monsoonal storms persist in the Southwest with heavy rainfall. Hazardous heat expands from the Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

The States of Iowa and Illinois have issued air quality alerts through tonight due to the wildfire smoke. Minimize outdoor activities, especially for those in sensitive groups!
Severe thunderstorms are possible Monday, especially in the afternoon and evening. All hazards are possible from these storms. Some storms could be capable of damaging winds in excess of 75 MPH.
The forecast for severe storms continues for Monday and Monday evening. Today is the day before the storm, and a great time to adjust plans, verify your storm shelter, and make sure your phone receives WEA alerts.