Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. 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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