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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.; Severe Space Weather

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Moderate to Severe geomagnetic storm conditions will remain possible into early Monday following a strong coronal mass ejection from the sun. Read More >

Overview

Snow fell over much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri late Saturday and into Sunday morning, as an upper level storm system tracked east over the Great Plains.  Snow covered roads and reduced visibilities were seen as the snow fell between 9 pm Saturday and 9 am Sunday.  Snowfall totals between 1 and 3 inches were common, with a few locally higher amounts around 4 inches.  The highest totals fell east of the Mississippi river in Knox, Henry, Bureau, and Putnam counties.

National Weather Service Official Observations (event totals):

  • Moline-Quad City International Airport: 2.3" 
  • Davenport Municipal Airport (NWS Office): 3.0"
  • Dubuque Regional Airport: 1.1"
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