Heavy Rain, Severe Storms, Hazardous Heat This Weekend

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms with heavy rain are possible tonight through Monday, bringing potential for localized flash flooding, street flooding, and rises on rivers/streams. Severe storms bringing damaging wind, large hail, and potentially an isolated tornado possible today. Extreme heat on Saturday.

Today: Strong to Severe Storms

What: Severe storms
Where: southeast Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin
Timing: 4 PM to 11PM.
Impacts: hail damage to property, crops possible. Winds could damage trees, down power lines
ACTION: stay weather aware! Take shelter when storms approach

Heavy Rain Tonight through Monday

What: Thunderstorms bringing heavy rain
Where: Across the region, but primarily along/north of I-90
Timing: Periodically Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon
Impacts: localized flooding. Ponding of water on roadways, storm sewers may backup. Mud and rock slides possible in hilly terrain. Rises on area rivers and streams
ACTION: If flooding is observed, move to higher ground. Never drive a vehicle across a flooded road - it could be washed out or car easily carried into flood waters. Exercise extreme caution at night - harder to recognize the dangers of flash flooding

Saturday: Hot and Humid

What: Heat index values in the upper 90s to around 100
Where: Mainly along, south of I-90
Timing: Saturday noon to 7 PM
Impacts: dangerous heat! Heat related illnesses can occur in as little as 30 minutes. Children, pets and the elderly as especially susceptible to the heat
ACTION: avoid prolonged exposure to the heat - postpone or reschedule outdoor activities. Stay hydrated

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