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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. 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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