Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

...RECORD 10 STRAIGHT DAYS OF MEASURABLE SNOW AT CARIBOU...

At 10 days, Caribou has set an all-time record for consecutive days of measurable snowfall today, 12/24. Here are the daily snow amounts.

Dec 15...15.5 in

Dec 16...0.9 in

Dec 17...0.1 in

Dec 18...0.8 in

Dec 19...0.7 in

Dec 20...3.3 in

Dec 21...1.5 in

Dec 22...5.8 in

Dec 23...2.0 in

Dec 24...0.1 in as of 920 am, 12/24

The old record was 9 consecutive days in January 1991 and February 1960. Weather records at Caribou date back to 1939.

So far this month a total of 35.2 inches of snow has been observed, which is 16.5 inches above normal. Month to date it has been the snowiest December since 2007. Additional snow showers are expected tonight (into early Christmas morning) with light snow likely Thursday. Therefore, it is likely that we will add to the number of consecutive days.

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