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Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Dangerous Heat

Severe thunderstorms are expected today and Friday from the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes into the Ohio and mid-Mississippi Valley's. In addition, heavy rainfall threat increases on Friday across the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, early summer-like heat wave across portions of southern Texas with new daily records are forecast today and through the weekend; The heat spreads across the Gulf States. Read More >

Owlie Skywarn's Weather Art Contest

Do you know a kid who loves weather? We need your help! We are looking for children to draw a picture of their favorite type of weather or weather scene. NWS’s Owlie Skwyarn’s Weather Art Contest will recognize children who have created images of weather to be used in Owlie Skwyarn’s “The Weather Outside My Window” online book. https://www.weather.gov/owlie/contest