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Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Mississippi Valley; Flooding Continues Along the East Coast of Florida

A cold front approaching the Mississippi Valley will bring heavy rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms to the region. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce isolated severe wind gusts and perhaps a brief tornado or two. Significant river flooding is forecast along the St. John’s and the Peace rivers in Florida through the end of the week as flood waters will be slow to recede. Read More >

We have obviously had a very dry 2020 thus far across much of western and central North Dakota. The latest drought monitor has some areas as high as D2 (Severe) level drought. Have you ever wondered how local determinations are made to classify drought levels? More goes into these decisions than one might think! Check out this great video which helps explain the process: