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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Overview

Saturday, July 23, was hot and humid with excessive heat over Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, and severe thunderstorms with tornadoes and torrential rain across parts of northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. Rainfall amounts ranged from a trace at Iowa City, to nearly 3 inches near Independence. Flash flooding was reported in Independence and Monticello while tornadoes were reported near Delhi and Worthington. High temperatures ranged from 93 degrees at Keokuk and Fairfield to 81 degrees at Dubuque while the heat index was around 100.

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