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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

A slow moving winter storm system spread light to moderate snow across the region from late Saturday evening (2/16) into the evening hours of Sunday (2/17). Snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches fell across much of the forecast area, with the higher amounts occurring further west in west central and central Iowa where 6-9 inches of snow fell.  Snowfall totals between a half inch and 2 inches were reported over portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa, and west central Illinois. Snow-covered and slick roads were common, with minor blowing and drifting snow is some open or rural areas.

 

Official NWS Obs:

Moline: 5.2"

Davenport: 5.1"

Dubuque: 6.5"

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Regional 48-hr Snowfall
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