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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

While we have another chance for record warm lows overnight, cooler weather is in store as early as tomorrow for some as a cold front begins to sag through the region. This will provide a focus for showers and storms, including some severe, Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Additional shower chances will continue through much of the week.
Thunderstorms will be possible Tuesday evening and overnight, with potential for isolated severe storms with large hail and damaging winds from 6-11 PM. Areas along and south of Highway 30 are the most likely area for this severe potential, but could still change. Keep up with the latest forecasts for updates!
The calendar says it's October, but it felt more like summer with highs in the mid to upper 80s on Monday. These high temperatures were some 20 to 25+ degrees above normal and record-breaking in some locations.