Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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A couple of thunderstorms are possible in southeastern MN and west-central WI this evening. Then, the sunny skies are expected through Thursday with fog expected each morning. Rain chances return Friday, particularly Friday night when stronger storms are possible.

Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

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