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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

Winds are forecast to start increasing starting this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow leading to some fire concerns. Some green up has occurred and is limiting the threat some but with a period of prolonged dryness and breezy to windy conditions ensure any other previous fires are out and use caution through Wednesday evening.
A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Southwest Nebraska Wednesday afternoon and evening. Burning is not advised. Stay tuned for forecast updates.
Today we start warming up again. Wednesday still has fire weather and blowing dust concerns, so keep an eye out for future updates! Thursday is a bit more mild, and slightly cooler!