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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. 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 spread across S WI tonight, continuing on and off through Friday morning. The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday night through Thursday. Rises on area rivers, isolated minor flooding, and ponding of water in low-lying areas are expected.
Rain spreads southward through southern Wisconsin tonight, with steady rainfall expected. After some breaks Wednesday afternoon, the heaviest rainfall at rates to 0.5"/hr develops Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Widespread accumulations of 1-3 inches are expected.