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Extreme Heat in the Central US Expands to the Southeast; Severe Weather & Flash Flooding Threats in the Plains & Upper Midwest Tonight.

Dangerous heat continues across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Heavy rains, flooding, & severe weather are possible across the Plains & Upper Midwest to the upper Great Lakes tonight, with the heavy rain and flooding threat continuing through Friday. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Saturday. Read More >

Advice from Meteorologists on Dealing with Storm Anxiety

In our area, we will see storms every year, and unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to stop them. This can make you feel powerless. But there is a way to empower yourself and that’s through knowledge and preparation. It can be helpful to think about what exactly it is about severe weather or storms that makes you afraid, stressed or nervous. Knowing what it is that makes you stressed or anxious can help you find ways to deal with that stress and anxiety.

To view the Addressing Storm Anxiety presentation slides from the Lincoln Illinois (ILX) Field Office, please click here. The recorded version of their webinar can be found on ILX's YouTube Channel.