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Wind and Rain in the Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the West

A cold front will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. through today with gusty winds and areas of rain showers. A strong atmospheric river is then expected to move into the Northwest by midweek bringing a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, 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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