Heavy Rainfall in Florida; Critical Fire Weather in the Southeast; Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii

Thunderstorms and periods of heavy to excessive rainfall will continue over Florida through Thursday; and will begin to impact the central Plains today. Dry and gusty conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions in the Southeast. A Kona Low is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the island chain through the weekend. Read More >

Weather Story

Precipitation chances will increase Thursday into Friday across the area. The highest chances for rain are expected across southwest Nebraska and areas along and south of I-80, where probabilities increase to 40 to 50 percent by Friday morning and afternoon. A few thunderstorms may also develop south of I-80 Thursday afternoon and evening. Meanwhile, much of north central Nebraska is expected to remain mostly dry through Friday. Most rainfall totals through Friday evening are expected to remain light, generally around one-tenth of an inch or less, though locally higher amounts are possible.