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Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

The remnants of Arthur will track across the forecast area late this afternoon into late tonight. A few strong to severe storms are possible with this system, starting late this afternoon.
Locally heavy rainfall will be possible late this afternoon into late tonight across the forecast area. Most of the expected rainfall could fall within a 1- to 3-hour window. Heavy rain rates could lead to excessive runoff, rapid rises on small streams, and isolated areas of flash flooding.