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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains and Midwest; Heat Pushes into the South and East

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail in excess of two inches, strong tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts are likely across parts of the Upper Mississippi Valley and Midwest this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to portions of the Central Plains to the Midwest through Thursday. The heatwave in the Central U.S. will begin to push South and East Thursday Read More >

Overview

A winter storm brought widespread light and fluffy snow to much of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois, and northeast Missouri Thursday afternoon - evening.  This snow impacted the evening commute causing hazardous travel on area roads.  Snowfall amounts were generally between 1-3 inches, with a few localized higher totals.  Some light freezing drizzle was also common before the snow began for many locations.  
 

NWS Official Totals

Moline: 2.1"
Dubuque: 5.5"
Davenport NWS: 1.9" 

 

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Weather Prediction Center Surface Analysis/Fronts/Radar 
6pm Thursday
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