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Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

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Important Disclaimer

The following graphics are experimental and not an official forecast product. The graphics were created to display diagnostics for the MRMS radar-only rainfall estimate product. The plots were developed as a tool for assessing potential biases in data that has not been adjusted using rain gauges.


Experimental products may not always update in a timely manner and may be discontinued at a future date. Experimental products may not always reflect accurate, quality controlled information and should be used with caution.

 

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.

Image showing bias correction factor for the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate compared to RFC gauge bias-corrected estimates.

Image showing difference between the MRMS Q3 radar-only rainfall estimate and the RFC gauge bias-corrected estimate, in inches.