Dangerous Heat and Heavy Rainfall into the Weekend

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across the mid-Mississippi Valley into this weekend. Heat Advisories remain in effect. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through the weekend could bring areas of flooding to parts of the northern Rockies, upper Midwest, central Great Lakes, and southern New England. Read More >

Flash Flood Risk Through Sunday

Storms and Heavy Rain Through Sunday Morning

Forecast Rainfall Timing Through Monday

Heavy Rainfall Driving Tips

A Flood Watch is in effect for most of eastern Iowa and portions of northwest Illinois through Sunday morning. Heavy rain is expected with accumulations of 1-3” and locally higher amounts of 3-5” possible. Urban areas, poor drainage locations, and areas with recent heavy rain are at greatest risk for flash flooding.

Another round of Storms and Heavy Rainfall is expected tonight into Sunday morning. Excessive Rainfall Risk is a Level 2 and 3 out of 4 for the entirety of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois, with the highest risk north of highway 34.

Here’s a look at the rain chances through Monday. Overall, we’ll see another round of storms and showers today with scattered for the rest of the afternoon before becoming widespread with heavy rainfall going into the evening through Sunday morning. Chances for rain/showers remain high going into Monday, but rainfall amounts should be much lower.

With heavy rainfall expected at times into Sunday, here are some tips for safe driving in the heavy rain. Make sure to slow down, increase following distance, and turn on your low-beam headlights to improve visibility. Stay alert! Stay safe!

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Dangerous Heat and Heavy Rainfall into the Weekend

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