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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 >

Skies will gradually clear by afternoon across western and north central Nebraska. Highs today will be in the upper 70s to middle 80s. Skies will be mostly clear tonight with lows in the lower to middle 50s.
There is a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon into the evening hours. Large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain are the main severe threats. An isolated tornado or two cannot be ruled out.