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 >

Active Start To The Week - Timing

Monday Night-Tuesday Rain Potential

An active start to the work week is expected, with multiple periods of showers and storms anticipated from Monday evening through at least Tuesday. An isolated severe storm with gusty winds is possible, but the main impact will be heavy downpours & possible flooding impacts.

A batch of widespread showers & storms is expected Monday night into Tuesday morning across southern Wisconsin. Torrential downpours will accompany storms, with flooding impacts possible where storms track repeatedly. Best potential for impacts is currently over the western part of the area. Shifts in heavy rain corridors remain possible, so keep up with later forecast updates.

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

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