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Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

...All-time record April low temperatures, record low highs, and
record nighttime lows set across the region...

All-time April Low Temperatures

City...........Low Temp...Previous Record...Year Set
Aberdeen.........-6...........-2..............1975
Pierre............0............1..............1936

Record Low Highs April 3rd

City...........High Temp...Previous Record..Year Set
Aberdeen..........20...........25..............2007
Pierre............22...........30..............1936
Mobridge..........23...........27..............2007

Record Lows Tied April 3rd

City............Low Temp...Previous Record...Year Set
Aberdeen..........-2............-2.............1975

Record Lows April 4th

City............Low Temp....Previous Record...Year Set
Aberdeen..........-6.............5.............1920
Watertown.........-3.............7.............1995
Pierre.............0............12.............1968
Mobridge...........1............11.............2007