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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Scattered severe storms still look possible for portions of Iowa this afternoon and evening! The SPC has introduced a 5% tornado risk for central and southern Iowa for the increased potential of a few weak tornadoes, but the primary risks tonight will still be gusty winds and flash flooding. That said, we are monitoring the expansive cloud cover across the area which could help to lessen the severe weather threat. Timing for storms are expected to be late this afternoon into the evening and overnight hours but should be cleared out by tomorrow morning.