Apex Wx

Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Possible Across Parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley and Southern Arizona
Periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms could cause flash flooding across parts of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and southern Arizona. Several rounds of storms may move over the same areas, allowing rainfall to quickly add up. Some locations could receive several inches of rain, with isolated totals near 6 inches possible across parts of the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Southern Arizona will also see an increase in monsoon moisture, leading to afternoon and evening thunderstorms that could produce around 2 inches of rain in an hour in the heaviest storms. Parts of the Southeast, including the Texas coast, could also experience locally heavy rainfall. Residents in flood-prone areas should remain alert for rapidly changing conditions and avoid flooded roads.

Hot, Dry and Windy Conditions Bring Elevated Wildfire Risk Across the West
Fire weather concerns will continue today across parts of the western U.S., especially where hot, dry air combines with gusty winds. The greatest concerns are across the Great Basin, California’s Central Valley, and the southern High Plains. Parts of the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles could see temperatures above 100 degrees, with gusty winds and very low humidity creating conditions favorable for rapid fire growth. Dry conditions and breezy winds will also increase fire danger across parts of Nevada, Idaho, and California. Meanwhile, thunderstorms are expected across the Southwest and Great Basin, with some producing little or no rain. Lightning from these dry storms could spark new wildfires, particularly where vegetation is already very dry.