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Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. Read More >

Overview

Saturday, July 23, was hot and humid with excessive heat over Iowa, Illinois and Missouri, and severe thunderstorms with tornadoes and torrential rain across parts of northeast Iowa and northwest Illinois. Rainfall amounts ranged from a trace at Iowa City, to nearly 3 inches near Independence. Flash flooding was reported in Independence and Monticello while tornadoes were reported near Delhi and Worthington. High temperatures ranged from 93 degrees at Keokuk and Fairfield to 81 degrees at Dubuque while the heat index was around 100.

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