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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

A line of thunderstorms moved south southeast across the region during the late evening hours of Monday, August 5, 2019. These storms mainly produced wind gusts of 40 to 55 MPH, frequent lightning, and brief torrential rains.  An isolated tornado touched down west of the Dubuque Airport at 1007 PM.  Later, around 1040 PM, tree damage occurred in Cedar Rapids.

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