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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Congratulations to this year's Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence, The Parklands of Floyd's Fork! Each year we recognize a local partner that has gone above any beyond in helping to create a more Weather Ready Nation. This year, that distinction goes to The Parklands for their role in what has become a mutually beneficial relationship between them and the National Weather Service. If you want to read more about projects that the NWS Louisville office and the Parklands have collaborated on, below is a link to the national story map that shows all of the 2021 WRN Ambassadors of Excellence from across the country. The Parklands is #26.

2021 WRN Ambassador Of Excellence National Story Map

Below: Lead Forecaster Brian Schoettmer, far right, presents the award.

 

Thanks to all of our Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors, and to this year's winner of the Ambassador of Excellence distinction!