Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. through Thursday, focused from the central High Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, and dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Dangerous heat will build across the southern U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

Severe Risk Today

Pattern Change Late Weekend into Next Week

Scattered showers and storms will be possible this afternoon and evening mainly north and east of the Quad Cities. Lightning, gusty winds, and hail up to quarter size will the primary threats.

An upper level ridge will strengthen over the Central and Eastern U.S. this weekend and into next week, resulting in persistent southerly flow and much warmer and very humid conditions.

Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.

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