Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota from this afternoon into the overnight, with other isolated storms producing hail or wind over the northern High Plains. In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Storm Chances Return Wednesday

Temps are rising. Why not 100°F days?

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Expect hot and humid conditions this afternoon, with many locations in the 90s. A chance of strong to severe thunderstorms return to the forecast Wednesday.

Omaha’s average temperatures are rising, but our 100°F days aren't. Why? 🌽💦 Enter "Corn Sweat." Moisture from regional crops acts like a natural AC to limit triple-digit days, but it traps humidity and sends the heat index soaring. Baseline is up, but extremes are stable!

Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

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