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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

A winter storm brought snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Friday afternoon - early Saturday morning.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel, especially between Des Moines and Iowa City on Interstate 80 and along I-380 between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.  The highest snow totals between 8 and 12 inches were common roughly along a line from Des Moines to Keokuk.  Snow amounts between 4-7 inches were found across much of eastern Iowa towards west central Illinois.  Lesser amounts of 1-3 inches were reported in northern and north central Illinois.  

Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri DOT reported slick and snow covered roads through much of the event.  Winds between 20-30 mph were also seen causing some blowing and drifting of snow.  

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 4.6"
Dubuque: 1.9"
Davenport NWS: 4.0" 

 

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