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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

Two rounds of storms tracked across portions of eastern IA and northwest IL on Monday bringing torrential rain, occasional lightning, and gusty winds.  The first round moved through late morning and early afternoon along Interstate 80 from Iowa City, to the Quad Cities, towards Princeton IL.  Rain amounts over 1 inch were common with some totals over 3 inches reported in Bureau county in IL.  This caused some localized flash flooding occurred with these storms.  The second round of storms developed after 7pm across northeast IA and southern WI.  These tracked southeast into northern IL with gusty winds and torrential rain reported.  

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