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Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jun 10, 2026 at 7:20:27 am CDT

Hot and humid weather is expected through Thursday, and then returns Saturday. Afternoon heat index values at or above 100F is forecast. Take the proper precautions. Some relief from the heat is expected by early next week.
A front is expected to focus storms Thursday afternoon and night across the region. There will be some risk for severe weather with these storms, with damaging wind and large hail the primary threats.
The weekend is looking pretty unsettled, with indications in the data that one or more storm complexes will be dropping south across the region Saturday night into Sunday ahead of a front. There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall which could lead to flash flooding.
Hot and humid weather will persist through Thursday. A front will bring increasing storm chances Thursday afternoon and night, with chances lingering into the weekend as another front moves in. Locally heavy rainfall and a limited severe weather risk will accompany the storms, along with some relief from the heat by early next week.
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