Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Precipitation forecast for Today (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Tomorrow (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Day 3 (Inches)

Precipitation forecast for Days 4 and 5 (Inches)

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible Today. Text Discussion

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible Tomorrow. Text Discussion

Areas where Heavy Rainfall is Possible on Day 3. Text Discussion

Eastern NebraskaRiver Flood Outlook for the next seven days.

Western Iowa River Flood Outlook for the next seven days.

	Current Conditions and Seven Day Forecast

Current Conditions

Severe Weather

Hydrology/Rivers

Winter Weather

Fire Weather

Current Watches and Warnings

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For additional information on the types of products issued for flooding, please see our NWS Flood Products page.

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Current and Forecast River Stages

Current River Stages

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Forecast River Stages

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Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa River Flood Outlook	90 Day Chance of River Flooding

Current Radar Imagery

OAX Radar Display


1 Hour Precipitation	Storm Total Precipitation

National Radar Map

Rainfall Forecasts


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Antecedent Conditions - Past Rainfall, Snow Cover, and Soil Moisture

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Drought Information


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