Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rain and Heat Hazards

A Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) is in the outlook across portions of the Midwest today. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes and frequent lightning with heavy rainfall are in the forecast. Meanwhile, dangerous heat across the southern Plains into the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast will expand into Friday. Risk for wildfires for the central Rockies and Sacramento Valley. Read More >

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Elevated to near-critical fire weather conditions are expected this afternoon across portions of western and north central Nebraska. Recent rainfall has helped with the green-up. However, some areas that haven`t received as much rain are lagging behind in the green-up.