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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Overview

A strong system brought a mix of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds to all of eastern Iowa, northwest Illinois and northeast Missouri on the days of April 1- 3, 2024. Precipitation began as all rain during the morning of April 2nd, but quickly changed to a moderate to heavy snow by early afternoon as colder air moved into the area. Snow amounts between 2-4 inches were observed across portions of eastern Iowa, with widespread rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches.

Areas of light to moderate snow and rain continued into April 3rd, with snowfall totals around 3-5 inches mainly along and north of Highway 30 in eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois. A snowfall amount of 6.8 inches was observed in eastern Dubuque county. In addition, strong northwest winds accompanied the system on April 3rd. Maximum wind gusts around 35-45 MPH were observed.

NWS Official Totals
Dubuque: 6.5"
Davenport: 1.6"
Moline: 1.4"

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Watch, Warning, Advisory Map - 8am April 3rd, 2024   
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