Thunderstorms, some severe, tomorrow afternoon through late tomorrow night; storms can bring downpours, large hail, damaging winds and a tornado Details >
May 18, 2013; 9:50 AM ET Short-Range Weather forecast overview for the North Central United States
Short-Range Weather forecast overview for the North Central United States
Heavy rain returning to the northern Plains will generate a renewed flood threat for the Red River.
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon in through tonight across the Plains.
Thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are pushing through the Plains continuing this weekend and into Monday.
Extended Weather forecast overview for the North Central United States
The heat will diminish this week in Chicago, but there will be some showers and thunderstorms around.
Weather forecast overview for the United States
A storm pushing out of the Colorado Rockies Thursday afternoon will lead to some potentially strong or severe thunderstorms into the evening hours.
Mount Saint Helens has erupted several times since the destructive 1980 eruption, and likely will again in the future.
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Astronomers say radiation will disrupt cell phone, radio and GPS communications, and could potentially lead to "one heck of an aurora."
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