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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

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The following graphics are experimental and not an official forecast product. The graphics were created to display diagnostics for the MRMS radar-only rainfall estimate product. The plots were developed as a tool for assessing potential biases in data that has not been adjusted using rain gauges.


Experimental products may not always update in a timely manner and may be discontinued at a future date. Experimental products may not always reflect accurate, quality controlled information and should be used with caution.

 

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.