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Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Sep 4, 2026 at 12:48:20 am MDT

Moderate to heavy rainfall will impact North-Central Idaho and far Western Montana today through Friday morning, bringing widespread totals of 0.30 to 1.25 inches across the region. There is a near 100% probability of rainfall exceeding 0.25 inches across North-Central Idaho, with a 60% chance of exceeding 0.75 inches along and east of US Highway 95. Travelers along US-95 and the US-12 / Lochsa River corridor should exercise extra caution due to potential excessive rainfall hazards. Primary Impacts: Localized Flooding: Minor flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas, alongside rising water levels on small streams and rivers. Increased risk for mudslides, rockfall, and debris flows, particularly in steep terrain and recent burn scars. Rainfall rates will peak late Thursday into the overnight before tapering off Friday afternoon as the primary system moves east.

 

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