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Heavy to Excessive Rains in The Four Corners Region and Midwest; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms could bring a flash flooding threat across the Four Corners region and from the mid-Mississippi Valley into the lower Great Lakes. Hot temperatures and high humidity will continue to challenge daily records from the Southern Plains to the lower Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Heavy rainfall of 1-3” is expected overnight through Thursday morning, with the potential for locally higher amounts of 3-5”. Any areas that see heavy rainfall, especially in urban areas, poor drainage, and areas with recent heavy rain, will have an increased risk for flash flooding, especially towards the morning hours. A Flood watch is in effect.
After a period of heavy rain and thunderstorms tonight through Thursday morning, a dry afternoon is in store. Additional chances for periodic showers are possible through Saturday as disturbances move through the area, though lighter accumulations are expected.
Flood Safety Tips
Here is a look at our rainfall totals over the last 48 hours. There were two zones in which we saw heavier rainfall with totals between 2-3”, with localized amounts >3”, roughly along Interstate 80 and south of Highway 34. More rainfall is expected over the coming days!