Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Severe Weather Potential Tonight

Severe Storm Potential Thursday

Severe Storm Potential Friday

Key Messages

Trends are pointing toward increasing severe weather potential in northeast Nebraska into west-central Iowa this evening and potentially into the overnight hours. Large hail and damaging winds would be the primary hazards, but a tornado and some localized flooding cannot be ruled out.

There is potential for two rounds of severe weather Thursday—one in the morning and early afternoon and another during the evening and overnight. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats.

Another round of strong to severe storms is possible Friday evening and overnight. Potential will depend on what happens with any lingering storms during the morning hours. Keep an eye on the forecast.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

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Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

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