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Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

 

A strong arctic high pressure system brought historic cold to much of the Midwest January 28th - January 31st.  Numerous low temperature records were broken, including all-time record lows at Cedar Rapids and Moline.  In addition, life threatening wind chills were reported with values below -30 degrees for many hours.  Numerous schools, churches, and businesses closed during the arctic outbreak.  
Summary of Records Broken at Climate Sites
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