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Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Advertisement for Severe Weather Q & A on Tuesday March 2nd

 

As a special for Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week (March 1-5), NWS Chicago will be hosting a severe weather Q&A session via GoToWebinar. 

Joining NWS Chicago meteorologists will be Dr. Victor Gensini, Associate Professor, Northern Illinois University Department of Geographic and Atmospheric Sciences

Attendees will be able to ask questions regarding topics including the meteorology of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and severe weather safety and preparedness

 

When: Tuesday, March 2nd from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm CST

Registration Linkhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/708427849679661582