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 >

Heavy Rain May Lead to Flooding

Precipitation Timing Today-Thursday

Severe Threat Wednesday

Key Messages

A Flood Watch remains in effect for most of eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this evening through Thursday evening. Expect a widespread area of 2-4 inch amounts with locally higher amounts of 5 inches. There is still some uncertainty on where the heaviest rainfall band will set up, but flood potential remains high so prepare now!

We'll see two rounds of showers and storms today: the first early this morning, then more redevelopment by the afternoon hours lasting throughout Wednesday and clearing on Thursday afternoon. The heaviest rainfall rates are expected late tonight and Wednesday night.

There is a conditional, 5% chance for severe storms primarily southwest of a line from Seward to Beatrice on Wednesday. If storms can intensify, they could produce strong wind gusts and large hail, in addition to flash flooding. The threat area could shift so make sure to stay tuned to the forecast!

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

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)

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

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