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Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Critical Fire in the West

Locally heavy rain and flash flooding will be possible today into tonight near the Mid-Atlantic/Carolina coast. Storms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected across parts of the central and northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley. Dry thunderstorms, and warm, dry, and windy conditions will produce fire weather conditions in parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms tracked across much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois early Monday night. Torrential rain, numerous lightning, and widespread winds between 30 and 50 mph were common.  Downed trees and power lines were also reported, with the greatest damage seen in Oquawka, IL. 

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