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Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in effect for portions of the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Unsettled weather could produce severe weather and excessive rainfall for parts of the Central and Eastern U.S. Read More >

Weather History - April 7th

Local and Regional Events:

April 7-8th, 2001:

Ten inches to two feet of snow fell in central South Dakota in a five-day period, beginning April 8th. Many roads became impassable. Several businesses, government offices, and schools closed on the 11th. Twenty-four inches fell at Ree Heights and Gettysburg, 20.0 inches at Faulkton, 18.0 inches at Kennebec, 16.0 inches at Pierre, and 10.0 inches at Doland.