WEATHER: Over 9 inches of rain has hit parts of the Northeastern Plains as a cold front sweeps across the Central states.
Flash flood threats are possible from Texas to Wisconsin today as strong storms and torrential rain develop along the cold front.This frontal system was responsible for at least 9.5 inches of rain in northern Minnesota and 8.73 inches of rain in eastern North Dakota on Saturday.
This morning there have already been reports of rainfall totals approaching 4" in parts of Southern Nebraska due to heavy rain. Flash flood Watches are in effect for parts of the region from southwest Texas to Wisconsin including Kansas City and Chicago. While the chances of severe thunderstorms remains isolated, gusty winds and locally heavy downpours appear likely in the major metro areas Monday night and early Tuesday.
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