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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding This Week

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across much of east Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Friday could bring areas of flooding across parts of the central Plains into the upper Midwest and Four Corners states. Read More >

Showers and storms are expected to increase in coverage this afternoon and evening. Initially, areas along and south of a Burlington to Princeton line will have chances for isolated severe thunderstorms with gusty winds. Towards evening, the primary threat will transition to heavy rain, which will also include areas along and south of an Ottumwa to Sterling line. 1-2 inches of rain with locally higher amounts is expected through Wednesday morning.
An active and wet week ahead! After widespread showers and scattered storms tonight, chances for showers and storms will continue through much of the week, though some dry periods are anticipated. In addition to multiple rounds of showers and storms, slowly increasing temperatures are expected with highs reaching the upper 70s and 80s by Friday.
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