There is potential for severe weather all this week in the Raccoon River Valley area.

The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory for Dallas and Guthrie counties until 7pm today. Daytime highs are expected to be in the mid-90s with heat indexes between 100 and 105-degrees. Rainfall is also expected to be a major factor, with chances for precipitation Monday through Friday for Greene, Dallas and Guthrie counties. The National Weather Service is anticipating four to six-inches of rainfall in our primary coverage area through Friday. Excessive rainfall could bring the potential for flooding and flash flooding.

Remember that Raccoon Valley Radio’s Severe Weather Action Team brings you live coverage anytime there’s severe weather in Greene, Dallas and Guthrie counties. We are in contact with meteorologists, local law enforcement and emergency management during severe weather events.