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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat and Wildfire Concerns in the West

Slow moving showers and thunderstorms may result in flash flooding for portions of the mid-Atlantic region through tonight. Meanwhile, excessive heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue for the West with dry and breezy conditions. Watching the tropics across the Southeast. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm moved out of the southern Plains Monday night January 8th, bringing snow across much of our region into Tuesday evening, January 9th. The strong storm dropped heavy, wet snow across parts of Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Snow totals in excess of a foot were realized at some locations. In addition, strong northerly winds gusted from 30 to 40 mph at times leading to blowing and drifting.

The storm led to difficult to dangerous travel conditions during the heaviest snowfall, along with a lot of activity and school closures.

Regional radar loop for snow for January 9 2024
Regional Radar look from the evening of January 8th through the day January 9th, 2024
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