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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Increasing southerly winds will produce waves building to 3-5 ft on Wednesday at Sheboygan County Lake Michigan beaches. Life threatening waves and currents are expected; stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and break walls!
Rain will spread across S WI tonight, continuing on and off through Friday morning. The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday night through Thursday. Rises on area rivers, isolated minor flooding, and ponding of water in low-lying areas are expected.
Rain spreads southward through southern Wisconsin tonight, with steady rainfall expected. After some breaks Wednesday afternoon, the heaviest rainfall at rates to 0.5"/hr develops Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Widespread accumulations of 1-3 inches are expected.