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Cold Front Moving Through the Northeast U.S. Monday; Atmospheric River to Impact the Pacific Northwest Midweek

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through Monday with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and mountain snows for parts of Washington, Oregon, northern California, and the Sierra Nevada. Read More >

Overview

Severe thunderstorms tracked through southern Wisconsin late Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Conditions were favorable for rotating storms, so a tornado watch was in place. Several storms produced straight-line wind damage, with two tornadoes confirmed in Green County and one more in Rock County. Very heavy rain impacted many areas, with flash flooding closing several roads in Lafayette County.

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