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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. 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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