Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Operations and Decision Support Division (ODSD)

The WR Operations and Decision Support Division (ODSD) is focused on supporting the hydrometeorological operations of the WR field offices and assisting in the evolution of operations toward an IDSS focus. The ODSD mission is to promote and implement IDSS for weather and water dependent events that significantly affect people, their livelihoods and the economy throughout WR. The ODSD meets its mission by:

Developing a vision for the consistent implementation of IDSS throughout the Region

Identifying and promoting IDSS "best practices" throughout the WR field offices

Managing and operating the WR Regional Operations Center

Cultivating regional partners and identifying their weather-dependent information needs

Implementing new tools and techniques which support the provision of IDSS by all WR field offices

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