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Tuesday A.M. Storm Complex Preliminarily Defined as Derecho; Also Three EF1 Tornadoes
Event Summary: August 7th Very Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornadoes

Dense Fog This Morning

Scattered Severe Storms Today

Heavy Rain Likely Today Through Friday

Isolated Severe Storms Friday

Heavy Rainfall Driving Tips

Areas of dense fog will be seen this morning through the AM commute. Motorist should be prepared to rapidly changing visibility and allow extra travel time. Fog will clear between 8 to 9am ahead of approaching storms.

Another round of storms is expected this morning, with the greatest coverage along and south of Hwy 30. Some of these storms could become severe, with damaging wind and heavy rain the primary threats. However, an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. Storms to exit the area by early afternoon. Additional storms will then be possible late this evening/overnight.

Multiple rounds of storms through Friday over areas that already received heavy rain, will result in an increasing flash flood risk. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight into Friday. Remember, never drive through flooded waters!

More showers and storms are possible Friday, with an isolated severe risk during the late afternoon through the late evening/overnight. Primary threats will be damaging wind, small hail, and heavy rain. Storms that repeat over the same area will also bring a flash flood risk.

With heavy rainfall expected during the (morning/afternoon) commute, 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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