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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Increasing southerly winds will produce waves building to 3-5 ft on Wednesday at Sheboygan County Lake Michigan beaches. Life threatening waves and currents are expected; stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and break walls!
Rain will continue from now into early Friday morning. 1-3 inches of rainfall is expected over this two and a half day period, with locally higher amounts along the WI/IL border. Ponding of water in low lying areas will be possible, along with river rises by the end of the week.
The rain will fall in two rounds. The first round will occur this morning, followed by a lull in rain rates this afternoon/early evening. Drizzle may still occur during the lull. Then a second round with higher rain rates moves in tonight and continues into Friday AM.