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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Overview


Fast Facts:

  • The remnants of Subtropical Storm Alberto were the primary impetus to heavy showers and embedded storms on Wednesday, May 30.
  • Atmospheric moisture was high, near or at record levels for late May, setting the stage for periods of heavy rain and isolated totals of 2-5", especially over DuPage and northwestern Cook County.
  • Some of the showers were extremely slow moving in the late afternoon and early evening, overlapping the evening commute time.
  • The heaviest hit communities with rainfall and some flooding impacts were Addison, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Elmhurst, and Villa Park.
  • The 0.90" of rain at Chicago O'Hare pushed their total to 8.21" for the month, setting a record for the wettest May.
Radar Loop
24-hour Radar Loop on Wednesday, May 30
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