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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Weather History Archive

Weather History - March 7th

Local and Regional Events:

March 7th, 1998:

A winter storm tracked across South Dakota, resulting in 6 to 8 inches of heavy snow across most of central South Dakota from the evening of the 6th into the afternoon of the 7th. Some snowfall amounts included 6 inches at Fort Pierre and near Stephan, 7 inches at Blunt, Pierre, and Murdo, and 8 inches across southern Jones and Lyman counties. As a result, many activities were canceled, and travel was significantly disrupted, especially on Interstate 90.