Tropical Storm Watches for the Northern Mariana Islands; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains

Tropical Storm Watches have been issued for Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands, as Tropical Depression 16W moves towards the islands and strengthens. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through Saturday. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Northern Plains this afternoon into tonight. A few tornadoes, large hail, and severe winds are expected. Read More >

Climate facts:

Chicago Midway 3SW: The long time COOP observer has had six 6+" events this late in the season since 2000, with the last being 6.0" on March 11-12, 2014.

Kankakee, IL: The long time COOP observer has only had two 6+" events this late in the season since 2000, with the last being 6.2" on March 6, 2013. There has not been an 8+" observed event this late in the season since 8.1" on March 9-10, 1998.

Rensselaer, IN: The long time COOP observer has only had one 8+" event this late in the season since 2000, and that was 9.0" on March 6, 2013.

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