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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Overview

Fast Facts/Records Set:

  • Chicago (O'Hare):  October 14 rainfall of 4.19"
    • Daily record for the date breaking previous of 1.15" in 2003.
    • Calendar day record for October breaking previous of 3.95" on Oct. 3, 1954 (records date back to 1871).
    • Second wettest calendar day on record for meteorological autumn (Sept-Nov) after 6.64" on Sept 13, 2008.
    • Wettest calendar day since July 23, 2011 (6.86").
    • Two day total was 4.39" which was the 4th highest two day total in October.
  • NWS Cooperative Observer Midway Airport 3 SW: October 14 rainfall of 5.11"
    • Second wettest calendar day since 1980 after only July 17, 1996 (5.72").
    • Two day total was 5.41" which was the 6th wettest two day total since 1980.
  • Rockford: October 14 rainfall of 1.80" was a daily record for the date breaking previous of 1.07" in 2014. 



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