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Areas of Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Hot Temperatures This Week

Heavy to excessive rainfall could bring areas of flooding at times Monday through Thursday across parts of the central Plains into the Midwest as well as southern Arizona and New Mexico. Hot temperatures and high humidity will continue across much of east Texas into the lower and mid-Mississippi Valley through at least midweek. Read More >

A long duration rainfall event will continue into early Sunday. Widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are possible, especially along and south of a line from the Wisconsin Dells to Racine. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northern areas until 1 pm this afternoon and for southern areas until 7 pm this evening.
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue through the morning hours. A brief lull is possible early to middle afternoon. Heavy rainfall rates may then return later in the afternoon into tonight, with the higher chance toward the WI/IL border. Flash flooding concerns could linger into tonight, particularly for southern areas.
A High Swim Risk is in effect through Wednesday for Lake Michigan beaches in Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. Persistent east to northeast winds, high waves, and dangerous water currents are expected. Stay out of the water!