Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected over portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley tonight, which will shift to parts of the Upper Midwest and mid-Mississippi Valley Friday. Monsoonal showers and flooding persist in the Desert Southwest. Read More >

High Swim Risk this Weekend

Rain Expected Friday-Saturday

Persistent and breezy northeast winds will prevail this weekend and build waves to 4 to 7 feet at the Lake MI beaches. There is High Swim Risk for life threatening waves and currents. Stay out of the water!

Rain will spread into southern WI from west to east Friday and exit Saturday morning. A few rumbles of thunder are possible Friday. Higher rainfall totals of greater than a half inch are likely south of I-94. There is more uncertainty for areas north of there regarding rainfall duration and amounts.

Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Plains and Mississippi Valley

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