Heavy Rain From the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Wave Begins This Weekend

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will impact portions of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic through the weekend. A stretch of unusually hot and humid weather is expected across portions of the central U.S. and the Southeast beginning this weekend and continuing through next week. The heat may reach dangerous levels, particularly mid to late next week. Read More >

Ever year, the National Weather Service holds a campaign to highlight outstanding Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors from across the country. These "Ambassadors of Excellence" have made significant contributions to building a Weather Ready Nation, and are leaders in their communities with respect to weather safety and preparedness. This year, NWS Louisville selected Iroquois Amphitheater, out of over 2015 WRN Ambassadors, as our Ambassador of Excellence!

If you would like to look at Iroquois Amphitheater, and other WRN Ambassadors of Excellence across the country, click here:

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