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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorm Threats for the Plains and Southeast

A frontal boundary extending from the western High Plains to the Southeast will focus additional showers and thunderstorms this weekend. Some of these storms may become severe, alongside frequent lightning, and isolated instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile dry conditions will continue for the Great Basin where fire weather concerns linger. For the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, seasonable weather. 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