More Rain and Storms Bearing Down on the North-Central U.S.

The north-central U.S. will once again be in the bullseye of persistent storms through the weekend and into early next week. Read on for a more detailed look at when and where to expect these storms to ignite.

Week Ends on a Stormy Note for Several Pockets in the U.S.

Several rounds of severe weather will menace the north-central U.S. in the days ahead, leading to an elevated risk of flash flooding for this part of the country. Potential impacts of this weather maker include gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning strikes. Although not all of the storm cells will pack severe impacts, the unsettled weather pattern will disrupt outdoor plans for millions as the summer season barrels toward its conclusion soon.

Friday's weather continued the trend set on Thursday when storms roamed the Plains and the Midwest. A wave of storms roared through northeastern Wyoming and into the western and southern areas of South Dakota. This same zone will continue to be under the threat of storms heading into the weekend.

Friday's stormy conditions pushed farther to the east, encompassing parts of eastern Wyoming and stretching into parts of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Gusty winds were the biggest troublemaker with the storms to end the work week.

The north-central U.S. was not the only part of the U.S. dealing with Mother Nature's wrath at the end of the week. Storms were also a disruption in parts of the Southeast and South Texas.

Saturday and Sunday Forecast Predicting More Storms for a Large Swath of the Northern U.S.

Saturday's forecast is calling for more storms throughout the northern tier of the country. Once again, storms will be an issue for parts of the Plains states. This line of storms could extend as far east as the Great Lakes at times. You can expect the bulk of the action to ignite over the Dakotas, central and southern Minnesota, Wisconsin, and into the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.

The storm activity on Sunday is forecast to stretch from the Canadian border and into the northwestern corner of Indiana. The greatest concern for Sunday's storms will be powerful winds. Other impacts to be prepared for on this day include localized flash flooding, hail, and isolated tornadoes.

The chances of flooding will persist into the start of next week, thanks to the repeated rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms tracking across the general areas. A large portion of Minnesota and Wisconsin will pick up a few inches of rain during this time period, amplifying the threat of flooding for the next few days.

Forecasters are warning that rainfall amounts of up to 6 inches are possible in a zone near the Mississippi River and to the east to the western shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Once again, Milwaukee will be in the danger zone of flooding. It has been less than a week since this city along Lake Michigan experienced a significant flash flooding event. The incoming moisture will put this threat back on the table again for Brew City.

After a mostly dry weekend, Milwaukee will see a new batch of moisture arrive late Sunday and into Monday. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will characterize the beginning of the work week in this part of the Great Lakes. Highs in the mid 70s on Sunday will trend back into the mid 80s on Monday in Milwaukee despite the increase in the cloud cover and moisture.

Lastly, the Northeast may also get in on some of this stormy action on Sunday. A cold front dipping to the south from Canada will clash with a zone of warm and humid air over the northeastern U.S. to fuel these storms.

For instance, New York City could see a stray thunderstorm pop up in the latter part of Sunday and into the overnight hours. The good news is that the arrival of the cold front will bring down the temperatures in this part of the region. New York City will fall from a high near the 90-degree mark on Sunday to readings that top out in the upper 70s.

Check back soon for more information on the cooler weather pattern for the Northeast.

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