Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

...Strong Thunderstorms Possible this Evening...

Strong thunderstorms are possible this evening across southern Wisconsin with areas southwest of Madison at risk for the strongest storms.

The slight risk area has been shifted out of all but the most extreme southwestern portion of Wisconsin due to the thunderstorm complex across Iowa redefining where the boundary resides effectively shifting the focus for thunderstorm development later today farther south than previously thought.

Thunderstorms are still expected to slide eastward through the region this evening. Gusty winds, locally heavy rainfall and small hail will be possible.

Here is a timing graphic for the storms for tonight:

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