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Catastrophic Flooding Impacts in South-Central Texas

Widespread life-threatening flash and urban flooding will continue to pose a significant threat to life and property in south-central Texas. Catastrophic fiver flooding, with rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes, is expected. Monsoonal showers persist across the Great Basin and Southwest with greatest flash flooding in southern Arizona. Read More >

The Wisconsin DNR has extended the Air Quality Advisory for the entire region until at least Noon CDT Friday. Air Quality Index (AQI) values well into the "Hazardous" category have been confirmed by surface stations.
Cooler temperatures today with onshore winds are expected near Lake Michigan with smoke also limiting temperatures somewhat. Heat and humidity will remain into this weekend. There are 20 to 40 percent chances for showers and storms each afternoon today into Saturday, with gusty winds and cloud-to-ground lightning the main hazards with any storms. Continue to practice heat safety!