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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains and Midwest; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible over parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Saturday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over a part of the Midwest today. Elevated to critical fire weather are expected today into this weekend over parts of the central Rockies and Great Basin. Read More >

A Flood Watch is in effect from 1PM until 10PM today for southeastern portions of the area. This area has already had heavy rain over the past 24 hours, and additional heavy rain is possible through this evening.
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible across the area this afternoon and evening. Large hail, damaging wind and locally heavy rain will be the primary hazards, but an isolated tornado is not out of the question. Be sure to have ways to get warning information!
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible once again during the mid to late afternoon and evening hours on Friday. Large hail, damaging winds and locally heavy rainfall are the primary hazards, but an isolated tornado will be possible as well.