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Heat in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain Possible for South Texas; Monitoring Erin Tropical Impacts

Hot temperatures are forecast over the Plains and into the lower Mississippi River Valley Friday where Heat Advisories have been issued. Heavy rain from a disturbance in the western Gulf could bring flooding to south Texas. Erin could bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rain to Puerto Rico and the USVI this weekend with dangerous surf and rip currents impacting the western Atlantic Basin. Read More >

Overview

An upper level storm system tracked east across Iowa Thursday afternoon and evening bringing light and fluffy snow to much of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois.  Snowfall totals between 2-4 inches were common mainly along a line from Cedar Rapids, to the Quad Cities, to Princeton Illinois. Lighter amounts were seen north and south of this line.  Several accidents occurred on I-80 and on other major roads that caused long delays for motorists.  Temperatures were in the single digits below zero during this event.

 

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