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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and California; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest and California this week with limited nighttime relief. Heavy rainfall will lead to localized areas of flash flooding in parts of the Ohio Valley/Central Appalachians. Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across the northern Rockies and High Plains. Read More >

Our next chances for strong to severe showers and storms arrives Friday into the overnight hours, as a front passes through the area. Damaging hail and wind are the main things to watch for with the strongest storms that develop. Have a plan if you are headed outside!
How rare was yesterday’s 101° high in Lincoln? Out of 140 years of weather records, the city has reached 101° or hotter later in the calendar year than September 8th only 8 times! 🗓️ Here is a look back at those exceptionally rare late-season heat spikes:
Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

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