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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

A line of thunderstorms moved south southeast across the region during the late evening hours of Monday, August 5, 2019. These storms mainly produced wind gusts of 40 to 55 MPH, frequent lightning, and brief torrential rains.  An isolated tornado touched down west of the Dubuque Airport at 1007 PM.  Later, around 1040 PM, tree damage occurred in Cedar Rapids.

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