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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

There is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms across the northern mountains, northern foothills, and northwest Piedmont of NC. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, in addition to frequent lightning. The most likely time will be afternoon through early evening.