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Flooding Threat in Parts of Texas and New Mexico; Heat in the Western U.S.

Heavy to excessive rainfall across parts of central Texas into southern New Mexico may bring areas of flooding into this evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Hot temperatures are forecast for the far southwest U.S., parts of California, and the interior northwest U.S. this week. Read More >

 

Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon

Thunderstorms will impact southern Wisconsin this afternoon. Some of these storms may become severe, with damaging wind and large hail as the primary threats. An isolated tornado is also possible. The best chance for thunderstorms is from roughly 2 to 7 PM today. There is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for the areas in yellow until 10 PM. This includes Darlington, Madison, Beaver Dam, Port Washington, Milwaukee and points south to the state line, including Janesville, Racine, and Kenosha.

Severe Weather Outlook Today  
 

 

Here is the current radar:

 

 

Additional rainfall amounts should range from around 0.5 inches in northern and southeast Wisconsin, to less than 0.1 inches elsewhere. Keep in mind that locally heavier amounts are possible with any thunderstorms.

Here is the statewide rain forecast: 

Here is the southern Wisconsin rain forecast: 

 

 

 

 


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