Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

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Hot, Dry, and Windy Next Week

⛈️ Scattered to widespread thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon across the Nebraska Panhandle before moving east into western and north central Nebraska. Some storms may become severe. The greatest threat for severe weather will be 3 PM through Midnight CDT, with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary hazards. Locally heavy rainfall may also occur. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms exists across the Nebraska Panhandle into the Sandhills, while a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) extends eastward from Highway 83 towards central Nebraska. Now is a good time to review your severe weather safety plan and make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings.

After a chance for storms today, get ready for a major warm-up! This weekend and early next week will feature a transition to hot, dry, and increasingly windy conditions. Temperatures will climb well into the 90s for most, with strong south winds making it quite blustery by Monday. Stay cool! 🌽☀️🌬️