More weather extremes have been noted in the northern plains this summer, with many areas seeing more heavy rain, causing flash flooding.

Dennis Todey, Director of the Midwest Climate Hub (in Ames Iowa), says those heavy rains may become more frequent…..

Todey says part of climate change predicts more extremes….

Todey says it is very difficult to forecast those types of heavy rains……

Todey says there is some concern that those extremes could also apply to rapidly spreading drought conditions.