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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Southwest; Heat Continues in the Southern U.S.

Heavy to excessive rainfall could bring flooding today through Thursday across parts of the central Plains into the Midwest and southern Arizona and New Mexico. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms may impact parts of eastern Nebraska into western Iowa later today into early evening. Heat Advisories remain in place across much of east Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley today and Tuesday. Read More >

Strong winds expected today, especially over northwestern SD where gusts of 60 mph are expected.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect for part of northwestern South Dakota from 11 AM MDT until 9 PM MDT today. Winds between 25 and 35 mph are expected, and gusts up to 60 mph are possible.
Very high to extreme fire danger over northwestern SD today as strong west to northwest winds develop over the area. Warm and mostly dry save for a few showers Wednesday morning.