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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Overview

A strong winter storm brought heavy wet snow and gusty north winds to eastern IA, northwest IL, and northeast MO on Tuesday.  Snowfall amounts between 6 and 10 inches were common, with higher totals of 11 to 15 inches falling mainly in Dubuque, Jones, Linn, and Johnson counties in Iowa.  Several accidents occurred on area roads, with a long backup/delay observed on I-80 Tuesday evening near Iowa City.

In addition, strong north winds over 30 mph were common with this storm.

NWS Official Totals

Dubuque: 12.6"
Davenport NWS: 10.8"
Moline: 9.6"

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Snowfall Numbers and Climate Perspective from January 8-9 Event
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