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Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Well-above normal temperatures continue Saturday. Although humidity will increase a little, fire danger will remain elevated due to the heat and dry vegetation.
With hot temperatures expected this week make sure the take the necessary precautions. Temperatures this hot are not normal for April and are more common in late June and in July.
With hot temperatures expected this week make sure the take the necessary precautions. Temperatures this hot are not normal for April and are more common in late June and in July.