It's that time... Time to start preparing for heavy rainfall in the High Plains. While farmers may embrace the rain that's to come - others may not like it as much. The Storm Prediction Center is forecasting above normal precip for a good chunk of the country through the end of the month with a bulls-eye across the central plains.
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The forecast calls fore heavy rain to continue into Monday afternoon - with some severe storms possible as well.
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The heavy rainfall we see on Monday could produce torrential downpours with rainfall rates exceeding 1-2 inches per hour leading to the flood concern for the afternoon around Omaha.
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By Tuesday morning and afternoon, more heavy rain associated with a stalled out frontal boundary will again produce some extreme rain in similar areas.
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The flooding potential by Tuesday afternoon expands to include much of Nebraska, Kansas, Western Wyoming and Southwestern South Dakota.
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Total rainfall could exceed a half of a foot in some locales!
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Be prepared for flood watches and warnings. Know the difference between the two and know how to react to each alert.
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For WeatherNation: Meteorologist
Andy Stein