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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Overview

  • A strong winter storm tracked across the central US and into the Ohio river valley on Sunday bringing heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain to much of Kansas, Missouri, southern IL, and Kentucky. 
     
  • Snowfall amounts between 8 and 15 inches fell along I-70 and just north from northeast KS towards east central MO. 
     
  • A sharp gradient of snowfall amounts occurred along the IA / MO border with snowfall totals in southeast IA, northeast MO, and west central IL mainly under 4 inches.  

     

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