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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Wednesday

In the Upper Midwest, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible from the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest Wednesday. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest through Thursday. Read More >

A threat of severe thunderstorms returns after a short break. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the southwest Nebraska to the Sandhills. While the primary threat will be damaging wind gusts; large hail, heavy rains, and frequent lightning will be possible with any severe storm. Stay safe out there late Wednesday afternoon into the evening.