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Areas of Dangerous Heat and Heavy Rain with Possible Flooding This Week

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across much of northeast Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this week. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through Saturday could bring areas of flooding across parts of the central Plains into the upper Midwest/Great Lakes, and Four Corners states. Read More >

Intermittent light rain will continue through this afternoon, especially south of I-94. That chance for light rain at times will continue through Thursday along a stalled frontal boundary. Another widespready rain event with a few thunderstorms will spread into southern Wisconsin on Friday and exit Saturday. Highs will be around 70 most of the week, with lows in the upper 50s.
Waves to 4 feet will lead to dangerous swimming conditions Wednesday morning at Racine and Milwaukee County beaches. A Beach Hazards Statement is now in effect between 6 AM and 12 PM CDT. Exercise extreme caution if heading lakeside.