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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding This Week

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across much of east Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Friday could bring areas of flooding across parts of the central Plains into the upper Midwest and Four Corners states. Read More >

Scattered showers and thunderstorms to move east northeast through Iowa early this morning, likely impacting the AM commute. No severe weather is anticipated, but some gusty winds and heavy downpours will be possible. Fast storm motions to limit overall rain amounts to less than 1.5”, but If storms move over the same area then an isolated flash flood risk may develop.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop this afternoon and evening along and ahead of a cold front. An isolated severe storm will be possible, with damaging wind the primary hazard. Remember, when thunder roars, head indoors!
Active wet weather to continue through the rest of the work week, with daily chances of showers and storms. An isolated severe risk will be seen late this afternoon and evening across far southeast IA, northeast MO, and west central IL.
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