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Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

 

 

Key Messages:

  • Temperatures were well above normal and precipitation was well below normal for most places in September.
  • Both Duluth and Brainerd observed their warmest Septembers on record (by average temperature).
  • Drought conditions have expanded across the region due to the lack of rainfall.
  • Odds are highly tilted in favor of above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall through mid-October.
  • There are nearly equal chances for above, below, or around normal temperatures and odds are very slightly tilted in favor of above average precipitation for some parts of the region through December.

 
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