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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the South Central U.S.; Wildfire Smoke Impacts in the North Central U.S.; Severe Space Weather

Scattered severe thunderstorms may bring large hail and isolated damaging winds this weekend over parts of the south central U.S. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will bring air quality issues to parts of the north central U.S. this weekend. Moderate to Severe geomagnetic storm conditions will remain possible into early Monday following a strong coronal mass ejection from the sun. Read More >

Event Summary: July 17, 2019

A large complex of showers and thunderstorms progressed across southeast Iowa, west central Illinois and northeast Missouri this afternoon. Storms became severe as they moved southeast, and produced damaging wind gusts up to 70 MPH at times. These winds caused damage to roofs, carports, sidings and uprooted several trees in Stockport, Wayland and Burlington. In addition, torrential rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches were reported, and led to brief flash flooding in Keokuk.

 

 

 

 

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Surface Analysis (Courtesy Weather Prediction Center)

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