Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa today. Read More >

Weather Story

The severe weather threat continues into the holiday weekend, with the greatest concern on Friday. An Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) covers parts of north central Nebraska, where numerous severe thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are all possible. On Saturday, the threat shifts west, with a Slight Risk (Level 2) for much of western Nebraska. Stay weather aware if you have outdoor holiday plans and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings. #NEwx