Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moke will begin to impact the Big Island today, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward and southeast areas. Severe thunderstorms are expected across the northern Rockies/Plains and northern Great Basin. Repeated storms and heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding from the Plains into the Lower MS Valley. Dangerous heat persists across the South. Read More >

7-Day Planning Forecast

Temperature Outlook: Record Year Unlikely

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On and off shower and thunderstorm chances are expected through the upcoming week. The best chances for precipitation look to be today and Friday. Temperatures will be on the cool side of normal for late August.

While 2026 is currently the 5th warmest year on record for Omaha, the odds of it taking the top spot are slim. Current stats: 📉 Currently 5th warmest year-to-date. 📉 Only a 3% probability of ending as the #1 warmest year. Why? Pushing 2026 to the record books would require an autumn climate scenario comparable only to 2021. For now, the data suggests we'll likely finish below the top record.

Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

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