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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

A red flag warning has been issued for all of western and north central Nebraska. Northwest winds gusting 35 to 50 MPH along with minimum relative humidity of 15 to 25 percent will lead to critical fire weather conditions.
Winds will be strong on Wednesday with northwest winds of 25 to 30 mph sustained with gusts of 50 mph or greater, especially across northern Nebraska. Secure loose objects and drive with caution.