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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 >

A red flag warning has been issued today for the eastern Nebraska Panhandle and western Sandhills. Any fire starts have a good probability to spread rapidly and be difficult to control.
A fire weather watch has been issued for all of western and north central Nebraska for Wednesday afternoon through mid evening. Low relative humidity and wind gusts up to 50 MPH are possible.
Winds will be strong on Wednesday with northwest winds of 25 to 30 mph sustained with gusts of 50 mph or greater, especially across northern Nebraska. Secure loose objects and drive with caution.