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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight, especially across western Nebraska. Damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rainfall are the main threats. The greatest risk is from 5 PM to Midnight CDT.