Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Damaging Winds, Hail & Heavy Rain

Severe Storm Potential

Hazardous Heat This Afternoon

Key Messages

Storms are developing across eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa this afternoon. A few strong storms may produce damaging winds and hail into the evening. Tonight, the focus shifts to repeated heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding.

Showers and weak thunderstorms continue to move across northeastern Nebraska this afternoon. Expect a possibility for strong to severe thunderstorms, particularly after 7pm. Damaging winds will be the main concerns; however, large hail and locally heavy rainfall will also be possible.

A Heat Advisory will be in effect for southeastern Nebraska and southwestern Iowa from 1pm to 7pm today. Heat indices peak in the 105 to 108F range. Storms are expected this afternoon and overnight, a few of which may become strong to severe.

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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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

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