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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South, Tennessee and Ohio Valleys

Severe thunderstorms are likely across portions of the Mid-South, Tennessee Valley, and lower Ohio River Valley today, including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes, a few of which could be strong. Heavy to excessive rainfall, which may lead to flooding, is expected over the Tennessee and lower Ohio Valleys today. Read More >

The Colorado Mountains received significant amounts of snow during the first two weeks of March with several feet occurring in some areas.  As a result, numerous avalanches occurred with 549 reported through March 16th.  Several roads were closed for periods of time along with stretches of I-70.  Some of the avalanches were 100 Year Events according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC).  Sadly three deaths also occurred due to avalanche activity.