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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Another hot and humid day is on tap for today with highs approaching 90. Shower and storm chances will graze northern and western portions of the area tonight. More widespread rain chances come on Wednesday as a cluster of storms advances east. An isolated strong to severe storm will be possible with this activity, and rainfall is likely to be heavy at times. A much cooler and less humid airmass arrives for Thursday and Friday.
Shower and storms will move in from the west overnight bringing with them the potential for heavy rainfall in some locations. Much of the area is expected to get rainfall, however locally heavier amounts of 1-2"+ will be possible. As a result, some localized flooding cannot be ruled out over areas where storms frequent.