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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Clusters of storms have developed and are moving in from the west and south. They are mainly moving east-northeast. Primary hazards are Flash Flooding, Damaging winds up to 70 mph, and Hail up to 1.50". Areas in the Blue Box have the highest chances for seeing severe weather this evening.
A heightened risk for some flooding including flash flooding exists this evening and overnight for counties that have seen the heaviest rain the past two nights as the potential for a cluster or two move across the area.
Seasonable temperatures and somewhat light winds are forecast to continue. We do continue the chances for storms and severe weather through the weekend with strong wind gusts and flooding as the main threats.