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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Overview

Showers and thunderstorms tracked across central Iowa into eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, and northwest Illinois late Friday afternoon and into the overnight hours. These storms brought heavy rain, frequent lightning, damaging winds, and large hail to the region.  The hardest hit areas were Keokuk county in Iowa towards Henry county in Iowa where 50-70 mph winds were found.  A weak EF-1 tornado occurred near Atkinson, IL in Henry county in Illinois after 1015 pm and caused damage to trees and outbuildings at two farmsteads. 

Widespread rainfall amounts over 1 inch generally fell south of a line from Sigourney, IA to Maquoketa, to Freeport, IL.  This rainfall combined with the previous days rain brought rain totals between 2-4 inches to the area. 

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