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Severe Thunderstorms Across Portions of the Midwest; Hazardous Heat in Southern Texas

A Moderate Risk (Level 4 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is expected across the Midwest today, especially portions of Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin and Illinois. Damaging winds, large hail and a few strong tornadoes are expected. A dangerous early season heat wave will continue this week and expand from south Texas through portions of the central Gulf Coast by this weekend. Read More >

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FTUS46 KSEW 212129 AAE
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TAF AMD
KSEA 212129Z 2121/2224 20012G22KT 3SM -RA BKN010 OVC015
FM220300 20013KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN025
FM220900 21010KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 PROB30 2212/2218 -RA OVC020
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FTUS46 KPQR 212108 AAA
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KPDX 212108Z 2121/2218 17004KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100
FM212300 21009KT 4SM -RA BR OVC025
FM220800 26014KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050=