Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Strong Storms Possible Thursday

Key Messages

Strong storms and heavy rainfall return to the forecast Thursday, with a level 1 out of 5 severe risk set for the afternoon and evening hours Thursday. Heavy downpours, quarter-sized hail, and damaging winds are all on the table as a cluster of storms moves across the area.

Key forecast messages through the next 7 days for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. For more forecast information:

🏡 NWS Omaha/Valley, Nebraska Homepage - Get a forecast for any location.

📃 Hazardous Weather Briefing (DSS Packet)

Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

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