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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Southeast U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest

A slow-moving storm system will continue to produce widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms which may bring excessive rainfall and flooding as it tracks across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions today into Wednesday. Gusty winds and dry fuels under potential record setting temperatures will support widespread critical fire weather in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today. Read More >

Another day of unseasonably warm temperatures, dry air, and breezy conditions will lead to extreme fire danger in parts of northeast Nebraska.
We're still tracking the potential for strong storms Wednesday evening and overnight, with the main things to worry about being strong wind and hail. Some isolated flooding, or an isolated tornado can't be ruled out either. Keep an eye on the forecast if you have outdoor plans!
Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)