12/11/2024 - 12 PM EST The latest NWS national radar mosaic shows a large swath of rain that stretches from Maine to Florida along and out ahead of a potent cold front. Embedded strong thunderstorms and heavy downpours can lead to localized flooding concerns this afternoon. | NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center

1-5 PM RADAR LOOP: There is widespread rain from the Oklahoma panhandle to Wisconsin with developing strong to severe storms from Kansas City to the Gulf Coast, follow weather.gov for the latest forecast, watches and warnings this evening. | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

1 AM Radar Check: Next wave of precipitation on its way north right now. Will arrive here 2-5 AM in the form of freezing rain and sleet where temperatures are below freezing. Oh...and see those "plus" and "minus" signs on the radar? Those are lightning strikes. Don't be surprised to see a little lightning when the heavier precipitation arrives. Simply put, roads are a mess in many areas. Please don't travel unless absolutely necessary. | US National Weather Service La Crosse Wisconsin