Sunday,  Aug. 25, 2013 • Vol. 15--No. 41 • 11 of 24

Heavy Rainfall Impacting the Southwest; Late Season Heat Wave along with Possible Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are forecast for portions of the Southwest and Great Basin as tropical moisture moves into the region from the Pacific on Sunday and Monday. In the Upper Midwest, afternoon highs nearing 100F are forecast today, with heat indices in the 100-105F range. There is also a chance of severe thunderstorms today in parts of Min

Yesterday's Weather
High:  94.1°F at 5:51 PM
Low: 75.0°F at 6:21 AM
High Gust: 35 mph at 10:42 PM
Precip: 0.00

Record High: 101° in 1926
Record Low:  38° in 1896
Average High: 80°F
Average Low: 54°F
Average Precip in August.:  1.88
Precip to date in August.: 0.07
Average Precip to date: 15.74
Precip Year to Date: 11.82
Sunset Tonight: 8:24 p.m.
Sunrise Tomorrow: 6:48 a.m.

nesota and Wisconsin.
• Today: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Highest heat index readings around 100 in the afternoon.
• Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows around 70. East winds up to 5 mph.
• Monday: Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Highest heat index readings around 100 in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Highest heat index readings around 100 in the evening.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Highest heat index readings around 100 in the afternoon.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
• Thursday And Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 60s.
• Friday Through Saturday: Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the upper 60s. Heat index readings around 100

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