Inland Waterway Weather Report

Weather Highlights: 

• Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: Not as warm this week, but severe thunderstorms remain in the forecast. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) today through Wednesday, along with Slight Risk (Level 2/5) of heavy rainfall.
• Middle Mississippi Valley: Temperatures have returned to near normal, with thunderstorms possible in the afternoon and evening hours.
• Lower Mississippi Valley: Hot and humid conditions will continue, with afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1/5) of heavy rainfall this afternoon.

7-day QPF Totals

• Upper Mississippi/Red/Souris: 0.01” to 2.50” of liquid precipitation, highest amounts upstream of La Crosse.
• Middle Mississippi/Lower Ohio Valley: 0.01” to 2.00” of liquid precipitation.
• Lower Mississippi Valley: 0.10” to 2.50” of liquid precipitation.

Emilie Nipper – MVD/National Weather Service Liaison